Shear, J

Explaining Consciousness: The Hard Problem (Bradford Book)

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ISBN 13:: 9780262692212
author:: Shear, J
format:: Paperback
publisher:: MIT Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 430
Genre:: Developmental Psychology Textbook
Condition:: New
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Explaining Consciousness: The Hard Problem by Jonathan Shear Consciousness is a fundamental aspect of human experience, yet the underlying mechanisms that give rise to it remain poorly understood. This book addresses the central question of why cognitive processes are accompanied by conscious experience, rather than simply occurring in the background. The hard problem of consciousness, as distinguished by philosopher David Chalmers, is to explain why certain cognitive functions, such as perception and decision-making, are associated with subjective experience. Contributors to this book, including experts from various fields, offer alternative perspectives on how to address this challenge, ranging from cognitive science to fundamental physics. Through the work of these contributors, Explaining Consciousness: The Hard Problem provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex issues surrounding consciousness, shedding light on one of the most enduring and intriguing puzzles in the history of philosophy.

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