Consciousness

English

Series: A Brief Insight Ser.

ISBN: 1402775288

EAN: 9781402775284

Category: Philosophy / Mind & Body

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

Release Date: 05/04/2010

Synopsis: Thanks to exciting developments in brain science, consciousnessthe last great mysteryhas now become a hot topic with everyone from biologists to philosophers. Exploring key theories on action and awareness, vision and attention, and the effects of brain damage and drugs, this fascinating study considers whether we really have free will, and what creates our sense of self. Susan Blackmore even questions whether consciousness itself is an illusion, making clear the enormous difficulty we face in bridging the gap between the physical world and our private experiences of it.

Consciousness

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Width: 5.0 inches

Length: 7.13 inches

Pages: 192