Description: Introducing Consciousness by David Papineau, Howard Selina A succinct and accessible introduction to the philosophical study of the mind. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An excellent book. Ted Honderich, leading British philosopher This compact book provides a comprehensive guide to the current state of consciousness studies. It starts with the history of the philosophical relation between mind and matter, and proceeds to scientific attempts to explain consciousness in terms of neural mechanisms, cerebral computation and quantum mechanics. Along the way, readers will be introduced to zombies and Chinese Rooms, ghosts in machines and Schrodingers cat. This series of graphic guides covers every key thinker and topic in philosophy, psychology, science, politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and more. Written by experts and illustrated by leading graphic artists, there is no better way to acquaint yourself with the biggest and best ideas humanity has ever come up with. Notes A graphic, comprehensive guide to the current state of consciousness studies. Examines the philosophical relation between mind and matter. Author Biography David Papineau is Professor of Philosophy of Science at Kings College London. Howard Selina is an acclaimed graphic artist. Review An excellent book * Ted Honderich * Promotional A guide to the state of consciousness studies. It presents the history of the philosophical relation between mind and matter, and covers the scientific attempts to explain consciousness in terms of neural mechanisms, cerebral computation and quantum mechanics. It also introduces readers to zombies, ghosts in machines and Schrodingers cat. Long Description A succinct and accessible introduction to the philosophical study of the mind. An excellent book. Ted Honderich, leading British philosopher This compact book provides a comprehensive guide to the current state of consciousness studies. It starts with the history of the philosophical relation between mind and matter, and proceeds to scientific attempts to explain consciousness in terms of neural mechanisms, cerebral computation and quantum mechanics. Along the way, readers will be introduced to zombies and Chinese Rooms, ghosts in machines and Schrodingers cat. This series of graphic guides covers every key thinker and topic in philosophy, psychology, science, politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and more. Written by experts and illustrated by leading graphic artists, there is no better way to acquaint yourself with the biggest and best ideas humanity has ever come up with. Review Quote An excellent book Ted Honderich Details ISBN1848311710 Author Howard Selina Short Title INTRODUCING CONSCIOUSNESS Language English Illustrator Howard Selina ISBN-10 1848311710 ISBN-13 9781848311718 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-09-02 Subtitle A Graphic Guide Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1947 DEWEY 126 UK Release Date 2010-09-02 AU Release Date 2010-09-02 Series Graphic Guides Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Imprint Icon Books Pages 176 Publisher Icon Books Audience General NZ Release Date 2010-11-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:33224082;
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ISBN-13: 9781848311718
Book Title: Introducing Consciousness
Number of Pages: 176 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Introducing Consciousness: a Graphic Guide
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
Publication Year: 2010
Item Height: 168 mm
Item Weight: 148 g
Type: Textbook
Author: David Papineau
Subject Area: Developmental Psychology
Item Width: 118 mm
Format: Paperback
