Unlock the mysteries of human experience with 'Consciousness' by Josh Weisberg. This thought-provoking exploration delves into the intricacies of consciousness, addressing the philosophical and scientific challenges it presents in our modern world. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone curious about the nature of conscious thought, this book introduces essential philosophical tools, including memorable thought experiments like Mary the color-deprived super scientist and philosophical zombies. Weisberg artfully navigates the vast landscape of thinking about consciousness, engaging with various theories, from dualism and functionalism to the enigmatic position of mysterians, who contend that our understanding is limited. Ideal for readers seeking a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the contemporary debates surrounding consciousness, this book makes a significant contribution to both philosophy and neuroscience. Get ready to engage with one of the most fascinating topics of our time that bridges the gap between subjective experience and objective science. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780745653457, Year: 2014, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK), Pages: 200.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745653457
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200


Description:
Each of us, right now, is having a unique conscious experience.
Nothing is more basic to our lives as thinking beings and nothing,
it seems, is better known to us. But the ever-expanding reach of
natural science suggests that everything in our world is ultimately
physical. The challenge of fitting consciousness into our modern
scientific worldview, of taking the subjective ?feel?
of conscious experience and showing that it is just neural activity
in the brain, is among the most intriguing explanatory problems of
our times.

In this book, Josh Weisberg presents the range of contemporary
responses to the philosophical problem of consciousness. The basic
philosophical tools of the trade are introduced, including thought
experiments featuring Mary the color-deprived super scientist and
fearsome philosophical ?zombies?. The book then
systematically considers the space of philosophical theories of
consciousness. Dualist and other ?non-reductive?
accounts of consciousness hold that we must expand our basic
physical ontology to include the intrinsic features of
consciousness. Functionalist and identity theories, by contrast,
hold that with the right philosophical stage-setting, we can fit
consciousness into the standard scientific picture. And
?mysterians? hold that any solution to the problem is
beyond such small-minded creatures as us.

Throughout the book, the complexity of current debates on
consciousness is handled in a clear and concise way, providing the
reader with a fine introductory guide to the rich philosophical
terrain. The work makes an excellent entry point to one of the most
exciting areas of study in p