The Conscious Mind In Search of a Fundamental Theory (Philosophy of Mind)

David J. Chalmers (Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Santa Cruz)

ISBN 10: 0195117891 / ISBN 13: 9780195117899

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, United States, New York, 1998

What is consciousness? How do physical processes in the brain give rise to the self-aware mind and to feelings as profoundly varied as love or hate, aesthetic pleasure or spiritual yearning? David J. Chalmers unveils a major new theory of consciousness, one that rejects the prevailing reductionist trend of science, while offering provocative insights into the relationship between mind and brain. Writing in a thought-provoking style, Chalmers proposes that conscious experience must be understood as an irreducible entity similar to such physical properties as time, mass, and space that exists at a fundamental level and cannot be understood as the sum of its parts. Engaging and penetrating, this book adds a fresh new perspective to the subject that is sure to spark debate about our understanding of the mind for years to come. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR002556349

Synopsis:

"Eloquent, fiendishly clever, hugely informed about neuroscience." --The Sunday Times

About the Author: David J. Chalmers is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Conscious Mind In Search of a ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, United States, New York
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good