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Conversations on consciousness

What the best minds think about the brain, free will, and what it means to be human

By Susan J. Blackmore

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In Conversations on Consciousness, Susan Blackmore interviews some of the great minds of our time, a who's who of eminent thinkers, all of whom have devoted much of their lives to understanding the concept of consciousness. The interviewees, ranging from major philosophers to renowned scientists, taContinue

In Conversations on Consciousness, Susan Blackmore interviews some of the great minds of our time, a who's who of eminent thinkers, all of whom have devoted much of their lives to understanding the concept of consciousness. The interviewees, ranging from major philosophers to renowned scientists, talk candidly with Blackmore about some of the key philosophical issues confronting us in a series of conversations that are revealing, insightful, and stimulating. They ruminate on the nature of consciousness (is it something apart from the brain?) and discuss if it is even possible to understand the human mind. Some of these thinkers say no, but most believe that we will pierce the mystery surrounding consciousness, and that neuroscience will provide the key. Blackmore goes beyond the issue of consciousness to ask other intriguing questions: Is there free will? (A question which yields many conflicted replies, with most saying yes and no.) If not, how does this effect the way you live your life; and more broadly, how has your work changed the way you live? Paired with an introduction and extensive glossary that provide helpful background information, these provocative conversations illuminate how some of the greatest minds tackle some of the most difficult questions about human nature.

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    Must-read for those curious on our consciousness

    This interviewer herself has written a book titled: Consciousness : an introduction, and she is quite proficient in this topic.

    This interviews give the reader somewhat an overview on the controversial views from today's experts ... and I use this as a guide to each of them for in-depth insigh ... (continue)

    This interviewer herself has written a book titled: Consciousness : an introduction, and she is quite proficient in this topic.

    This interviews give the reader somewhat an overview on the controversial views from today's experts ... and I use this as a guide to each of them for in-depth insights ... very enjoyable

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  • English Books
  • Paperback 288 Pages
  • Edition: 1
  • ISBN-10: 0195179595
  • ISBN-13: 9780195179590
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
  • Pub date: Nov 28, 2006
  • Dimensions: 1290 mm x 839 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
  • Also available as: Hardcover
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