Introduction To Consciousness

By (author) Dietrich Arne
Short description/annotation:
This new textbook, written in a lucid and catchy style, draws on all major disciplines that make up the study of consciousness - neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, and philosophy. With a strong emphasis on empirical evidence, it is designed as an introductory, single-volume overview of the exciting field of consciousness.


Description:
This new textbook, written in a lucid and catchy style, draws on all major disciplines that make up the study of consciousness - neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, and philosophy. With a strong emphasis on empirical evidence, it is designed as an introductory, single-volume overview of the exciting field of consciousness.


Table of contents:

PART I: THE NATURE OF CONSCIOUSNESS.- Introduction.- A Brief History.- Basic Positions.- PART II: THE MECHANISM OF CONSCIOUSNESS.- Physical Mechanisms.- Artificial Intelligence.- Neurocognition and Evolution.- PART III: THE CONTENT OF CONSCIOUSNESS.- Perception.- Memory.- Emotion.- Metacognition.- Free Will.- PART IV: ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS.- Sleep and Dreams.- Drugs and other Alternities.

Review quote:
''I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Each chapter was a delight, providing an overview of research and pertinent theory. As I read each successive chapter, I found myself absorbed by the material and the simple elegance with which each topic was described.'' - Marjorie Collins, Murdoch University, Australia ''This book would provide an appropriate challenge for an Honours level course on consciousness, but would also be a fascinating read for all those who are interested in this intriguing and mysterious aspect of our existence. I enjoyed this book immensely.'' - Elizabeth A. Boyle, Psychology Learning& Teaching (The Higher Education Academy)
Biographical note:
ARNE DIETRICH is Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. He teaches courses in cognitive neuroscience and philosophical psychology.

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''I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Each chapter was a delight, providing an overview of research and pertinent theory. As I read each successive chapter, I found myself absorbed by the material and the simple elegance with which each topic was described.'' - Marjorie Collins, Murdoch University, Australia ''This book would provide an appropriate challenge for an Honours level course on consciousness, but would also be a fascinating read for all those who are interested in this intriguing and mysterious aspect of our existence. I enjoyed this book immensely.'' - Elizabeth A. Boyle, Psychology Learning& Teaching (The Higher Education Academy)
Feature:
Uptodate with the latest neuroscientific research
One of the first textbooks in this emerging field
A comprehensive introductory textbook