A Universe Of Consciousness: How Matter Becomes Imagination
by Gerald Edelman, Giulio Tononi (Author)
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What goes on in our head when we have a thought? Why do the physical events that occur inside a fistful of gelatinous tissue give rise to the world of conscious experience? In The Universe of Consciousness , Gerald Edelman and Giulio Tononi present for the first time a full-scale theory of consciousness based on direct observation of the human brain in action. Their pioneering work, presented here in an elegant style, challenges much of the conventional wisdom about consciousness. The show more Universe of Consciousness has enormous implications for our understanding of language, thought, emotion, and mental illness. show lessTags
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The authors present an intriguing theory of consciousness based on his previous work in the field of cognitive science. In doing so they challenge some of the conventional wisdom about the nature of consciousness while providing challenging food for thought. This is one of the essential books to read regarding consciousness along with those of Dennett and others.
This book, even being 18 years out of date, is far beyond the comprehension of many 21st Century readers. I know I struggled. A lot.
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Gerald M. Edelman is director of the Neurosciences Institute and president of Neuroscience Research Foundation.
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- Original publication date
- 2000
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- Languages
- English, Greek, Italian, Spanish
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
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