Consciousness A Very Short Introduction
Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction by Susan Blackmore, published by Oxford University Press in 2017, offers a concise exploration of one of science’s most intriguing mysteries. This 146-page edition delves into the complex relationship between the physical brain and our subjective experiences, addressing fundamental questions about identity, free will, and the nature of consciousness itself.
Readers will find a thorough examination of contemporary debates in neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, as Blackmore clarifies major theories and arguments surrounding consciousness. The book discusses topics such as the construction of self, mechanisms of attention, and the neural correlates of consciousness, providing insights into the latest discoveries in brain science. This edition is part of the Very Short Introductions series, designed to present challenging subjects in an accessible format.
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Consciousness, “the last great mystery for science,” remains a hot topic. How can a physical brain create our experience of the world? What creates our identity? Do we really have free will? Could consciousness itself be an illusion?
Exciting new developments in brain science are continuing the debates on these issues, and the field has now expanded to include biologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and philosophers. This controversial book clarifies the potentially confusing arguments, and the major theories, whilst also outlining the amazing pace of discoveries in neuroscience. Covering areas such as the construction of self in the brain, mechanisms of attention, the neural correlates of consciousness, and the physiology of altered states of consciousness, Susan Blackmore highlights our latest findings.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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