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| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| ISBN 13 | 9780195117899 |
| ISBN 10 | 195117891 |
| Book Subtitle | In Search Of A Fundamental Theory |
| Book Description | What is consciousness? How do physical processes in the brain give rise to the self-aware mind and to feelings as profoundly varied as love or hate, aesthetic pleasure or spiritual yearning? David J. Chalmers unveils a major new theory of consciousness, one that rejects the prevailing reductionist trend of science, while offering provocative insights into the relationship between mind and brain. Writing in a thought-provoking style, Chalmers proposes that conscious experience must be understood as an irreducible entity similar to such physical properties as time, mass, and space that exists at a fundamental level and cannot be understood as the sum of its parts. Engaging and penetrating, this book adds a fresh new perspective to the subject that is sure to spark debate about our understanding of the mind for years to come. |
| Editorial Review | a startling first book an outstanding contribution to our understanding of consciousness * Steven Pinker * Eloquent, fiendishly clever ... One of the best science books of the year. * Sunday Times * |
| About the Author | David J. Chalmers is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
| Language | English |
| Author | David J. Chalmers |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 35855 |
| Number of Pages | 432 |
The Conscious Mind: In Search Of A Fundamental Theory Paperback English by David J. Chalmers - 35855
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