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Introduction to Consciousness

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This book is subdivided into six parts, each with 3 corresponding chapters. Here is an overview of the components;

  1. The Problem (chapters 1, 2, 3)
  2. The Brain (chapters 4, 5, 6)
  3. Body and World (chapters 7, 8, 9)
  4. Evolution (chapters 10, 11, 12)
  5. Limits (chapters 13, 14, 15)
  6. The Self and Others (chapters 16, 17, 18)

 

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Consciousness, or consciousness, is a confusing concept. This book is therefore not made to resolve this confusion - in fact, it will make the probable worse.

The majority of this confusion is caused by the fact that there is no fixed sense of explanation for the concept of "consciousness," despite the many attempts made by philosophy and science. Consciousness can be used as a sign of unconsciousness, but also as the concept of understanding science of something. In other words, words fall short for this concept.

Moreover, the study of consciousness is a relatively young branch of science and therefore not much is known. This book tries to teach you to take a different look at the world around you. As you read this, you are probably so aware that you are aware of the world around you, but is that so? When are you really aware? What are you currently aware of?

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Summary of all chapters of Consciousness by Blackmore & Troscianko

Introduction to Consciousness
Chapter 1: What is the Problem?
Chapter 2: What is it like ...?
Chapter 3: The Grand Illusion
Chapter 4: Neuroscience and consciousness
Chapter 5: the Theatre of the Mind
Chapter 6: The unity of consciousness
Chapter 7: Attention
Chapter 8: Conscious vs Unconscious
Chapter 9: Agency and free will
Chapter 10: Evolution and animal minds
Chapter 11: The function of consciousness
Chapter 12: Evolution of the Machines
Chapter 13: Altered states of Consciousness
Chapter 14: Reality and Imagination
Chapter 15: Dreaming and Beyond
Chapter 16: Egos, bundles and theories of the self
Chapter 17: the View from Within
Chapter 18: Waking Up

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