Chalmers, David John
The Conscious Mind: In Search of a Fundamental Theory (Philosophy of Mind)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195117899
- author:
- Chalmers, David John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 414
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 3.05 x 15.49 centimetres
- Genre:
- Cognition & cognitive psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Conscious Mind In Search of a Fundamental Theory by David J. Chalmers A major new theory of consciousness is proposed in this thought-provoking analysis, one that rejects the prevailing reductionist trend of science and offers provocative insights into the relationship between mind and brain. The author takes us on a far-reaching tour through the philosophical ramifications of consciousness, revealing how contemporary cognitive science and neurobiology have failed to explain how and why mental events emerge from physiological occurrences in the brain. Chalmers convincingly argues that conscious experience must be understood as an irreducible entity, existing at a fundamental level and cannot be understood as the sum of its parts. He proposes a new interpretation of the mind, detailing how this could be the focus of a new science. Fascinating thought experiments are used to illustrate his ideas, providing a unique perspective on the nature of consciousness. This book offers a rigorous and engaging exploration of one of the most debated issues in science and philosophy today.
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