Stapp, Henry P.
Mind, Matter and Quantum Mechanics - The Frontiers Collection (Paperback)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783642434983
- author:
- Stapp, Henry P.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 301
- Dimensions:
- 155 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Science, Technology & Medicine, Mathematics & science, Physics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Quantum Mechanics and the Nature of Consciousness Henry Stapp, a leading quantum physicist, explores the implications of quantum theory on our understanding of the world and ourselves. This book delves into the problem of consciousness, explaining how quantum mechanics allows for the combination of conscious thought with the physical brain. The book is divided into four sections, covering foundational papers, the orthodox interpretation of quantum mechanics, and the implications of the theory for fundamental questions about existence and humanity. The third edition has been significantly expanded with two new chapters covering the author's most recent work. For those interested in the intersection of science and philosophy, this book provides a clear and accessible explanation of the latest developments in quantum theory and their potential impact on our understanding of the world and ourselves.