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According to Thomas Metzinger, no such things as selves exist in the world: nobody ever had or was a self. All that exists are phenomenal selves, as they appear in conscious experience. The phenomenal self, however, is not a thing but an ongoing process; it is the content of a "transparent self-model." In Being No One, Metzinger, a German philosopher, draws strongly on neuroscientific research to present a representationalist and functional analysis of what a consciously experienced first-person perspective actually is. Building a bridge between the humanities and the empirical sciences of the mind, he develops new conceptual toolkits and metaphors; uses case studies of unusual states of mind such as agnosia, neglect, blindsight, and hallucinations; and offers new sets of multilevel constraints for the concept of consciousness. Metzinger's central question is: How exactly does strong, consciously experienced subjectivity emerge out of objective events in the natural world? His epistemic goal is to determine whether conscious experience, in particular the experience of being someone that results from the emergence of a phenomenal self, can be analyzed on subpersonal levels of description. He also asks if and how our Cartesian intuitions that subjective experiences as such can never be reductively explained are themselves ultimately rooted in the deeper representational structure of our conscious minds.
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Review:
-- Reiner Hedrich, Philosophy of Science
-- Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen, Science
-- Kai Vogeley, TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences
-- Marc Jeannerod, Institut des Sciences Cognitives
-- Wolf Singer, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
-- Chris Frith, Institute of Neurology, University College London
-- Patricia and Paul Churchland, University of California, San Diego
-- Antonio and Hanna Damasio, Professors of Neurology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
" A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... It is a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind." -- Reiner Hedrich, Philosophy of Science
" This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity." -- Kai Vogeley, TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences
" Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness." -- Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen, Science
" "Being No One" is a superb and indispensable book. Thomas Metzinger's intelligence, open-minded honesty, and knowledge combine to produce the most complete and satisfying discussion of the problem of self currently available." -- Antonio and Hanna Damasio, Professors of Neurology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
" The strength of Metzinger's book lies in his mastery of supposedly disparate fields. "Being No One" successfully bridges the gap between elaborate philosophical models of the self and the neural models that were elaborated in our laboratories. It is a book that has much to offer to a wide array of scholars and readers." -- Marc Jeannerod, Institut des Sciences Cognitives
" "Being No One" is Kantian in its scope, intelligence and depth. Steeped in contemporary neuroscience, psychology and philosophy, the book gives the unsolved Kantian problems of inner self and outer world a new look, a new life, and a new route to solution. Metzinger's story is understandable, compelling, and, quite simply, very very smart." -- Patricia and Paul Churchland, University of California, San Diego
" Thomas Metzinger is one of those courageous explorers who dare to travel beyond the borders of their familiar territory. This book is a successful and brilliant attempt to bring together what had been separated artificially, the philosophy and the neuroscience of mind. It is a must for those who believe that consciousness is a mystery and for those who think it is not." -- Wolf Singer, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
" "Being No One" is essential reading for all scholars interested in the study of the self and of its distortions. In this thought-provoking book Metzinger presents an exciting new theory of phenomenal awareness, a theory that has the merit of being firmly grounded on a vast neuroscientific and psychopathological literature, which is here synthesized and made available to a wider audience for the first time." -- Vittorio Gallese, University of Parma
" While some philosophers have resisted scientists' incursions into the philosophy of mind, Thomas Metzinger has welcomed them. In this book he employs his impressively detailed knowledge of the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience to develop an exciting new philosophical approach to consciousness for which the experience of the self is fundamental. His is a truly interdisciplinary project which has important implications for future work in both philosophy and neuroscience." -- Chris Frith, Institute of Neurology, University College London
& quot; A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... It is a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind.& quot; -- Reiner Hedrich, Philosophy of Science
& quot; This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity.& quot; -- Kai Vogeley, TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences
& quot; Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness.& quot; -- Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen, Science
& quot; The strength of Metzinger's book lies in his mastery of supposedly disparate fields. Being No One successfully bridges the gap between elaborate philosophical models of the self and the neural models that were elaborated in our laboratories. It is a book that has much to offer to a wide array of scholars and readers.& quot; -- Marc Jeannerod, Institut des Sciences Cognitives
& quot; Thomas Metzinger is one of those courageous explorers who dare to travel beyond the borders of their familiar territory. This book is a successful and brilliant attempt to bring together what had been separated artificially, the philosophy and the neuroscience of mind. It is a must for those who believe that consciousness is a mystery and for those who think it is not.& quot; -- Wolf Singer, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
& quot; While some philosophers have resisted scientists' incursions into the philosophy of mind, Thomas Metzinger has welcomed them. In this book he employs his impressively detailed knowledge of the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience to develop an exciting new philosophical approach to consciousness for which the experience of the self is fundamental. His is a truly interdisciplinary project which has important implications for future work in both philosophy and neuroscience.& quot; -- Chris Frith, Institute of Neurology, University College London
& quot; Being No One is essential reading for all scholars interested in the study of the self and of its distortions. In this thought-provoking book Metzinger presents an exciting new theory of phenomenal awareness, a theory that has the merit of being firmly grounded on a vast neuroscientific and psychopathological literature, which is here synthesized and made available to a wider audience for the first time.& quot; -- Vittorio Gallese, University of Parma
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"Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness."-- Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen, "Science"
"This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity."-- Kai Vogeley, "TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences"
"A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... It is a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind."-- Reiner Hedrich, "Philosophy of Science"
""Being No One" is essential reading for all scholars interested in the study of the self and of its distortions. In this thought-provoking book Metzinger presents an exciting new theory of phenomenal awareness, a theory that has the merit of being firmly grounded on a vast neuroscientific and psychopathological literature, which is here synthesized and made available to a wider audience for the first time."--Vittorio Gallese, University of Parma
"Thomas Metzinger is one of those courageous explorers who dare to travel beyond the borders of their familiar territory. This book is a successful and brilliant attempt to bring together what had been separated artificially, the philosophy and the neuroscience of mind. It is a must for those who believe that consciousness is a mystery and for those who think it is not."--Wolf Singer, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
""Being No One" is a superb and indispensable book. Thomas Metzinger's intelligence, open-minded honesty, and knowledge combine to produce the most complete and satisfying discussion of the problem of self currently available."--Antonio and Hanna Damasio, Professors of Neurology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
""Being No One" is Kantian in its scope, intelligence and depth. Steeped in contemporary neuroscience, psychology and philosophy, the book gives the unsolved Kantian problems of inner self and outer world a new look, a new life, and a new route to solution. Metzinger's story is understandable, compelling, and, quite simply, very very smart."--Patricia and Paul Churchland, University of California, San Diego
"While some philosophers have resisted scientists' incursions into the philosophy of mind, Thomas Metzinger has welcomed them. In this book he employs his impressively detailed knowledge of the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience to develop an exciting new philosophical approach to consciousness for which the experience of the self is fundamental. His is a truly interdisciplinary project which has important implications for future work in both philosophy and neuroscience."--Chris Frith, Institute of Neurology, University College London
"The strength of Metzinger's book lies in his mastery of supposedly disparate fields. "Being No One" successfully bridges the gap between elaborate philosophical models of the self and the neural models that were elaborated in our laboratories. It is a book that has much to offer to a wide array of scholars and readers."--Marc Jeannerod, Institut des Sciences Cognitives
About the Author:
-- Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen, Science
-- Kai Vogeley, TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences
-- Marc Jeannerod, Institut des Sciences Cognitives
-- Wolf Singer, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
-- Chris Frith, Institute of Neurology, University College London
-- Patricia and Paul Churchland, University of California, San Diego
-- Antonio and Hanna Damasio, Professors of Neurology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
" A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... It is a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind." -- Reiner Hedrich, Philosophy of Science
" This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity." -- Kai Vogeley, TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences
" Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness." -- Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen, Science
" "Being No One" is a superb and indispensable book. Thomas Metzinger's intelligence, open-minded honesty, and knowledge combine to produce the most complete and satisfying discussion of the problem of self currently available." -- Antonio and Hanna Damasio, Professors of Neurology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
" The strength of Metzinger's book lies in his mastery of supposedly disparate fields. "Being No One" successfully bridges the gap between elaborate philosophical models of the self and the neural models that were elaborated in our laboratories. It is a book that has much to offer to a wide array of scholars and readers." -- Marc Jeannerod, Institut des Sciences Cognitives
" "Being No One" is Kantian in its scope, intelligence and depth. Steeped in contemporary neuroscience, psychology and philosophy, the book gives the unsolved Kantian problems of inner self and outer world a new look, a new life, and a new route to solution. Metzinger's story is understandable, compelling, and, quite simply, very very smart." -- Patricia and Paul Churchland, University of California, San Diego
" Thomas Metzinger is one of those courageous explorers who dare to travel beyond the borders of their familiar territory. This book is a successful and brilliant attempt to bring together what had been separated artificially, the philosophy and the neuroscience of mind. It is a must for those who believe that consciousness is a mystery and for those who think it is not." -- Wolf Singer, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
" "Being No One" is essential reading for all scholars interested in the study of the self and of its distortions. In this thought-provoking book Metzinger presents an exciting new theory of phenomenal awareness, a theory that has the merit of being firmly grounded on a vast neuroscientific and psychopathological literature, which is here synthesized and made available to a wider audience for the first time." -- Vittorio Gallese, University of Parma
" While some philosophers have resisted scientists' incursions into the philosophy of mind, Thomas Metzinger has welcomed them. In this book he employs his impressively detailed knowledge of the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience to develop an exciting new philosophical approach to consciousness for which the experience of the self is fundamental. His is a truly interdisciplinary project which has important implications for future work in both philosophy and neuroscience." -- Chris Frith, Institute of Neurology, University College London
& quot; A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... It is a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind.& quot; -- Reiner Hedrich, Philosophy of Science
& quot; This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity.& quot; -- Kai Vogeley, TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences
& quot; Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness.& quot; -- Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen, Science
& quot; The strength of Metzinger's book lies in his mastery of supposedly disparate fields. Being No One successfully bridges the gap between elaborate philosophical models of the self and the neural models that were elaborated in our laboratories. It is a book that has much to offer to a wide array of scholars and readers.& quot; -- Marc Jeannerod, Institut des Sciences Cognitives
& quot; Thomas Metzinger is one of those courageous explorers who dare to travel beyond the borders of their familiar territory. This book is a successful and brilliant attempt to bring together what had been separated artificially, the philosophy and the neuroscience of mind. It is a must for those who believe that consciousness is a mystery and for those who think it is not.& quot; -- Wolf Singer, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
& quot; While some philosophers have resisted scientists' incursions into the philosophy of mind, Thomas Metzinger has welcomed them. In this book he employs his impressively detailed knowledge of the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience to develop an exciting new philosophical approach to consciousness for which the experience of the self is fundamental. His is a truly interdisciplinary project which has important implications for future work in both philosophy and neuroscience.& quot; -- Chris Frith, Institute of Neurology, University College London
& quot; Being No One is essential reading for all scholars interested in the study of the self and of its distortions. In this thought-provoking book Metzinger presents an exciting new theory of phenomenal awareness, a theory that has the merit of being firmly grounded on a vast neuroscientific and psychopathological literature, which is here synthesized and made available to a wider audience for the first time.& quot; -- Vittorio Gallese, University of Parma
"
"Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness."-- Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen, "Science"
"This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity."-- Kai Vogeley, "TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences"
"A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... It is a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind."-- Reiner Hedrich, "Philosophy of Science"
""Being No One" is essential reading for all scholars interested in the study of the self and of its distortions. In this thought-provoking book Metzinger presents an exciting new theory of phenomenal awareness, a theory that has the merit of being firmly grounded on a vast neuroscientific and psychopathological literature, which is here synthesized and made available to a wider audience for the first time."--Vittorio Gallese, University of Parma
"Thomas Metzinger is one of those courageous explorers who dare to travel beyond the borders of their familiar territory. This book is a successful and brilliant attempt to bring together what had been separated artificially, the philosophy and the neuroscience of mind. It is a must for those who believe that consciousness is a mystery and for those who think it is not."--Wolf Singer, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
""Being No One" is a superb and indispensable book. Thomas Metzinger's intelligence, open-minded honesty, and knowledge combine to produce the most complete and satisfying discussion of the problem of self currently available."--Antonio and Hanna Damasio, Professors of Neurology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
""Being No One" is Kantian in its scope, intelligence and depth. Steeped in contemporary neuroscience, psychology and philosophy, the book gives the unsolved Kantian problems of inner self and outer world a new look, a new life, and a new route to solution. Metzinger's story is understandable, compelling, and, quite simply, very very smart."--Patricia and Paul Churchland, University of California, San Diego
"While some philosophers have resisted scientists' incursions into the philosophy of mind, Thomas Metzinger has welcomed them. In this book he employs his impressively detailed knowledge of the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience to develop an exciting new philosophical approach to consciousness for which the experience of the self is fundamental. His is a truly interdisciplinary project which has important implications for future work in both philosophy and neuroscience."--Chris Frith, Institute of Neurology, University College London
"The strength of Metzinger's book lies in his mastery of supposedly disparate fields. "Being No One" successfully bridges the gap between elaborate philosophical models of the self and the neural models that were elaborated in our laboratories. It is a book that has much to offer to a wide array of scholars and readers."--Marc Jeannerod, Institut des Sciences Cognitives
"Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness." Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen Science
"This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity." Kai Vogeley TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences
"A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... It is a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind." Reiner Hedrich Philosophy of Science
A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... without a doubt, a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind.--Reiner Hedrich ""Philosophy of Science" "
Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness.--Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen "Science "
This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity.--Kai Vogeley "TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences "
A convincing philosophical exposition and a well-structured compendium... without a doubt, a milestone of modern Philosophy of Mind.
--Reiner Hedrich "Philosophy of Science "Metzinger's interdisciplinary approach opens a new path toward a scientific theory of consciousness and self-consciousness.
--Franz Mechsner and Albert Newen "Science "This book is a 'must' for anyone who is interested in empirical studies related to first-person issues or subjectivity.
--Kai Vogeley "TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences "Thomas Metzinger is Professor of Philosophy and Fellow at the Gutenberg Research College at the Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat, Mainz, and an Adjunct Fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Study in Frankfurt am Main. He is the editor of Neural Correlates of Consciousness and the author of Being No One, both published by the MIT Press.
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