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- 9780195117899
- Book Title
- Conscious Mind : in Search of a Fundamental Theory
- Book Series
- Philosophy of Mind Ser., Philosophy of Mind
- Item Length
- 6.1 in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 1997
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Features
- Reprint
- Genre
- Body, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy
- Topic
- Mind & Body, General
- Item Width
- 9 in
- Item Weight
- 21.9 Oz, 21.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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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?Philosopher 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.
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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0195117891
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9780195117899
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Book Title
Conscious Mind : in Search of a Fundamental Theory
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Mind & Body, General
Publication Year
1997
Book Series
Philosophy of Mind Ser., Philosophy of Mind
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6.1 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
9 in
Item Weight
21.9 Oz, 21.2 Oz
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Trade
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Bd418.3
Publication Date
1997-11-27
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Reprint
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(This quote must be used in FULL! No exceptions.)"The Conscious Mind is exceptionally ambitious and exceptionallysuccessfull--the best book in philosophy of mind for many years. It flies in theface of fashion, making a formidable case against materialistic orthodoxy.Legions of materialists are no doubt busy writing their rejoinders; but therewill be few points left for them to make that Chalmers hasn't made already. Weof the materialist opposition cannot go on about how he has overlooked this andmisunderstood that--because he hasn't. All we can do is to disagree about whichway the balance of considerations tilts."--David Lewis, PrincetonUniversity, "This splendid book is essential reading for anyone interested in theplace of consciousness in the natural world. Chalmers argues persuasively andeloquently that standard reductive approaches in cognitive science and inphilosophy of mind inevitably address only the easier problems associated withconsciousness while ignoring the hard and central problem of explaining thephenomenal ("what it's like") qualities of experience--and that there is no hopeof explaining these features reductively.... The book is lucidly and engaginglywritten and is accessible to a wide audience of readers."--Terence E. Horgan,The University of Memphis, "Chalmers shakes up the reductionist world of neurological research by asserting that scientists need to approach the conscious experience as a basic, nonphysical component of the world, similar to time, space, and matter."--Science News, "Certainly one of the best discussions of consciousness in existence, both as an advanced text and as an introduction to the issues....Chalmers has done about as good a job as could be done on this most intractable of problems." --Colin McGinn, The Times Higher Education Supplement, "Taking as his starting point some very intuitive notions about consciousness, David Chalmers arrives at strange and startling conclusions about what this central knot of human existence really is. This is a grand exploration of the topic, brilliantly argued by someone who knows the territoryinside out. Though I personally can't go everywhere Chalmers wants to take me, he's certainly one of the best possible guides."--Douglas Hofstadter, Indiana University, "Chalmers shakes up the reductionist world of neurological research byasserting that scientists need to approach the conscious experience as a basic,nonphysical component of the world, similar to time, space, andmatter."--Science News, "Chalmers has done the field of consciousness studies a great service bytaking its subject matter so seriously, Doing so has resulted in a work thatreads like the swan song of reductionism, yet simultaneously offers a glimpse ofits replacement."--J. Scott Jordan, Contemporary Psychology, "Chalmers has written an exciting and fascinating book. I hope that because of it, consciousness in all its paradoxical glory will once more hold center stage in a robust philosophy of mind."--Eric Dietrich, Minds and Machines, "A startling first book....Offers an outstandingly competent survey of thefield and because its author, a mathematician versed in computer science,rejects materialism of all kinds in favor of a surprisingly old-fashioneddualism."--The Economist, A Startling First Book, Eloquent, Fiendishly Clever ... One of the Best Science Books of the Year., "This book should be widely read by those trying to fathom the physical basis of consciousness."--Christof Koch, Nature, "David Chalmers is widely credited for posing the so-called hard problemof consciousness:...What is the nature of subjective experience? Why do we havevividly felt experiences of the world? Why is there someone home inside ourheads?"--The New York Times, "Certainly one of the best discussions of consciousness in existence."--The Times Higher Education Supplement "A startling first book....Offers an outstandingly competent survey of the field."--The Economist "Chalmers shakes up the reductionist world of neurological research by asserting that scientists need to approach the conscious experience as a basic, nonphysical component of the world, similar to time, space, and matter."--Science News "David Chalmers is widely credited for posing the so-called hard problem of consciousness:...What is the nature of subjective experience? Why do we have vividly felt experiences of the world? Why is there someone home inside our heads?"--The New York Times, "The Conscious Mind is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of consciousness. Chalmers pursues an idea that most other writers on consciousness have ignored, either because they haven't thought clearly enough to notice it or because they were terrified of acknowledging it. WritingThe Conscious Mind was an act of courage, and Chalmers was no doubt emboldened by a well-founded confidence that he could state his argument with impeccable clarity and rigor."--Steven Pinker, MIT, author of The Language Instinct, "His rich argumentation, considered self-objections, and usefulthought-experiments contribute to a fruitful analysis of much of contemporaryphilosophy of mind/cognitive science. The writing is accessible to the informedgeneral reader while providing sufficient formalization for specialists....Useful, detailed notes and bibliography contribute to a highly recommendedtext."--Choice, "Chalmers has done the field of consciousness studies a great service by taking its subject matter so seriously, Doing so has resulted in a work that reads like the swan song of reductionism, yet simultaneously offers a glimpse of its replacement."--J. Scott Jordan, ContemporaryPsychology, "Certainly one of the best discussions of consciousness in existence, bothas an advanced text and as an introduction to the issues....Chalmers has doneabout as good a job as could be done on this most intractable of problems."--Colin McGinn, The Times Higher Education Supplement, "This book should be widely read by those trying to fathom the physicalbasis of consciousness."--Christof Koch, Nature, "Taking as his starting point some very intuitive notions aboutconsciousness, David Chalmers arrives at strange and startling conclusions aboutwhat this central knot of human existence really is. This is a grand explorationof the topic, brilliantly argued by someone who knows the territory inside out.Though I personally can't go everywhere Chalmers wants to take me, he'scertainly one of the best possible guides."--Douglas Hofstadter, IndianaUniversity, "Certainly one of the best discussions of consciousness in existence."--The Times Higher Education Supplement"A startling first book....Offers an outstandingly competent survey of the field."--The Economist"Chalmers shakes up the reductionist world of neurological research by asserting that scientists need to approach the conscious experience as a basic, nonphysical component of the world, similar to time, space, and matter."--Science News"David Chalmers is widely credited for posing the so-called hard problem of consciousness:...What is the nature of subjective experience? Why do we have vividly felt experiences of the world? Why is there someone home inside our heads?"--The New York Times"The Conscious Mind is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of consciousness. Chalmers pursues an idea that most other writers on consciousness have ignored, either because they haven''t thought clearly enough to notice it or because they were terrified of acknowledging it. Writing The Conscious Mind was an act of courage, and Chalmers was no doubt emboldened by a well-founded confidence that he could state his argument withimpeccable clarity and rigor."--Steven Pinker, MIT, author of The Language Instinct"Chalmers has written an exciting and fascinating book. I hope that because of it, consciousness in all its paradoxical glory will once more hold center stage in a robust philosophy of mind."--Eric Dietrich, Minds and Machines(This quote must be used in FULL! No exceptions. THIS QUOTE MUST BE USED FIRST IN ALL PROMOTIONS!!!)"The Conscious Mind is exceptionally ambitious and exceptionally successful--the best book in philosophy of mind for many years. It flies in the face of fashion, making a formidable case against materialistic orthodoxy. Legions of materialists are no doubt busy writing their rejoinders; but there will be few points left for them to make that Chalmers hasn''t made already. We of the materialist opposition cannot go on about how he has overlooked this and misunderstood that--because hehasn''t. All we can do is to disagree about which way the balance of considerations tilts."--David Lewis, Princeton University"This book should be widely read by those trying to fathom the physical basis of consciousness."--Christof Koch, Nature"Chalmers has done the field of consciousness studies a great service by taking its subject matter so seriously, Doing so has resulted in a work that reads like the swan song of reductionism, yet simultaneously offers a glimpse of its replacement."--J. Scott Jordan, Contemporary Psychology"His rich argumentation, considered self-objections, and useful thought-experiments contribute to a fruitful analysis of much of contemporary philosophy of mind/cognitive science. The writing is accessible to the informed general reader while providing sufficient formalization for specialists.... Useful, detailed notes and bibliography contribute to a highly recommended text."--Choice"Chalmers shakes up the reductionist world of neurological research by asserting that scientists need to approach the conscious experience as a basic, nonphysical component of the world, similar to time, space, and matter."--Science News"David Chalmers is widely credited for posing the so-called hard problem of consciousness:...What is the nature of subjective experience? Why do we have vividly felt experiences of the world? Why is there someone home inside our heads?"--The New York Times"Certainly one of the best discussions of consciousness in existence, both as an advanced text and as an introduction to the issues....Chalmers has done about as good a job as could be done on this most intractable of problems." --Colin McGinn, The Times Higher Education Supplement"Taking as his starting point some very intuitive notions about consciousness, David Chalmers arrives at strange and startling conclusions about what this central knot of human existence really is., "David Chalmers is widely credited for posing the so-called hard problem of consciousness:...What is the nature of subjective experience? Why do we have vividly felt experiences of the world? Why is there someone home inside our heads?"--The New York Times, "Certainly one of the best discussions of consciousness in existence."--The Times Higher Education Supplement"A startling first book....Offers an outstandingly competent survey of the field."--The Economist"Chalmers shakes up the reductionist world of neurological research by asserting that scientists need to approach the conscious experience as a basic, nonphysical component of the world, similar to time, space, and matter."--Science News"David Chalmers is widely credited for posing the so-called hard problem of consciousness:...What is the nature of subjective experience? Why do we have vividly felt experiences of the world? Why is there someone home inside our heads?"--The New York Times, An Outstanding Contribution to Our Understanding of Consciousness, "His rich argumentation, considered self-objections, and useful thought-experiments contribute to a fruitful analysis of much of contemporary philosophy of mind/cognitive science. The writing is accessible to the informed general reader while providing sufficient formalization forspecialists.... Useful, detailed notes and bibliography contribute to a highly recommended text."--Choice, (This quote must be used in FULL! No exceptions. THIS QUOTE MUST BE USED FIRST IN ALL PROMOTIONS!!!)"The Conscious Mind is exceptionally ambitious and exceptionally successful--the best book in philosophy of mind for many years. It flies in the face of fashion, making a formidable case against materialistic orthodoxy. Legions of materialists are no doubt busy writing their rejoinders; but therewill be few points left for them to make that Chalmers hasn't made already. We of the materialist opposition cannot go on about how he has overlooked this and misunderstood that--because he hasn't. All we can do is to disagree about which way the balance of considerations tilts."--David Lewis,Princeton University
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1998
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