Conscious Mind, The
In Search of a Fundamental Theory
David J. Chalmers
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In Search of a Fundamental Theory
By David J. Chalmers
In The Conscious Mind, philosopher David J. Chalmers tackles one of humanity's most profound mysteries: the nature of consciousness itself. What transforms the electrical activity in our brains into the rich, subjective experience of being aware? How does the physical world give birth to our inner life of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions?
Chalmers guides readers through this fascinating exploration with clarity and intellectual rigor, challenging the dominant scientific assumption that consciousness can be reduced to mere brain chemistry. Instead, he presents a revolutionary perspective that treats conscious experience as a fundamental aspect of reality, comparable to basic physical properties like mass or energy.
This groundbreaking work demonstrates why current neuroscience and cognitive research fall short of explaining the emergence of subjective awareness from neural activity. Chalmers argues that understanding consciousness requires an entirely new framework, one that honors both scientific inquiry and the irreducible reality of inner experience.
In the book's second section, he embarks on an ambitious journey toward developing a comprehensive theory of consciousness, outlining the basic principles that might govern our subjective lives. This approach opens pathways to a genuine science of consciousness that respects the mystery of awareness while maintaining scientific credibility.
For anyone seeking to understand the deepest questions about mind, reality, and human experience, Chalmers offers both intellectual challenge and profound insight into what makes us conscious beings.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Bewustzijn
- ✓ Understand the nature of mind
- ✓ Explore Dualism
- ✓ Explore Esprit
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Philosophie de l'esprit
- ✓ Explore Bewusstsein
- ✓ Explore Theorievorming
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Details
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0195105532
- Pages
- 414
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BD418.3.C43 1996
