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Consciousness Explained

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by Daniel C. Dennett
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Publication Date: 24/06/1993
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In Consciousness Explained, Daniel C. Dennett reveals the secrets of one of the last remaining mysteries of the universe- the human brain.
Daniel C. Dennett's now-classic book blends philosophy, psychology and neuroscience - with the aid of numerous examples and thought-experiments - to explore how consciousness has evolved, and how a modern understanding of the human mind is radically different from conventional explanations of consciousness.
What people think of as the stream of consciousness is not a single, unified sequence, the author argues, but 'multiple drafts' of reality composed by a computer-like 'virtual machine'.
Dennett explains how science has exploded the classic mysteries of consciousness- the nature of introspection, the self or ego and its relation to thoughts and sensations, the problems posed by qualia, and the level of consciousness of non-human creatures.
'Brilliant ... a torrent of stimulating thought'
Richard Dawkins
'Revolutionary ... one of the most mentally agile, intellectually resourceful books you are likely to read'
Guardian
'A masterful tapestry of deep insights ... Dennett has written a profound and important book that is also clear, exciting and witty'
Douglas R. Hofstadter, author of G del, Escher, Bach
'Extraordinary ... supremely engaging and witty'
Independent
'Dennett's exposition is nothing short of brilliant, the best example I've seen of a science book aimed at both professionals and general readers'
The New York Times Book Review
Daniel C. Dennett is one of the most original and provocative thinkers in the world. A brilliant polemicist and philosopher, he is famous for challenging unexamined orthodoxies, and an outspoken supporter of the Brights movement. His books include Brainstorms, Brainchildren, Elbow Room, Breaking the Spell, Darwin's Dangerous Idea and Freedom Evolves.
ISBN:
9780140128673
9780140128673
Category:
Philosophy of mind
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
24-06-1993
Language:
English, English
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
528
Dimensions (mm):
198x130x23mm
Weight:
0.37kg
Daniel C. Dennett

Daniel C. Dennett is the University Professor and Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University.

He is the author of numerous books including Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, Breaking the Spell, Darwin's Dangerous Idea, and Consciousness Explained.

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Consciousness Explained, often derisively called "Consciousness Explained Away" by critics, is a brilliant and insightful book by the foremost philosopher of mind practising today.



Like most serious philosophy books, it is a difficult read; but Dan Dennett's clear prose and wit eases the process along.



Dennett begins by systematically dismantling the surreptitious modern materialist dualism that he calls "the Cartesian Theatre", and advances his own empirical theory of consciousness, the Multiple Drafts Model (or, more recently "consciousness as fame in the brain").



He then applies his model to famous thought experiments in philosophy of mind, designed to present challenges to materialist explanations of consciousness.



Consciousness Explained is required reading for anyone seriously interested in consciousness.

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