A Wave Particle Theory Of Conscious Awareness A Philosophical Viewpoint
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A Wave Particle Theory Of Conscious Awareness A Philosophical Viewpoint
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Author : Carter Blakelaw
language : en
Publisher: Logic of Dreams
Release Date : 2024-12-12
A Wave Particle Theory Of Conscious Awareness A Philosophical Viewpoint written by Carter Blakelaw and has been published by Logic of Dreams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-12 with Philosophy categories.
[2025 updated edition: new chapters on why AIs cannot be conscious, the nature of evil, the place of evolution, and the intellectual, and natural-unnatural equivalence fallacies] To explain consciousness we must explain not just sensations but how a three-dimensional world is perceived without relying on an inner eye (or homunculus) that can make sense of depth cues etc. Both problems are tackled here as well as language, aesthetics and morality. The text systematically and ruthlessly dismantles the apparent mechanism of the inner eye (or the homunculus) and shows how all thought and experience and the apparent individual point of view can be accounted for in terms of fundamental quanta of sensation, before going on to show how these remaining basic units of sensation are not (and cannot be) emergent phenomena but must be part of a field effect. The strategy for the text is to systematically remove any and all conceptual need for a homunculus in the explanation of consciousness, and to scrutinize what must be the case for what remains. Step One - Perceptions and the Brain Preamble A: In everyday discourse about our experience, the content of perception—the pale blue of a region of sky, the tone of the bass guitar in the beat of a dance track, or the sweet almond flavour of marzipan—might be thought of as distinct from the perceiving since I can choose where I focus my attention: on the view through a restaurant window, on the music coming from the café opposite, or on the marzipan coating of the slice of Battenberg cake I am eating. However, let us for the purpose of this enquiry start by treating the content of perception and our experiencing that perception—the perceiving, as it were—as inseparable. There is no content without the experience; there is no experience without the content. For our purposes, the perceiving is distinct from the deliberate, or otherwise, action of setting the focus of one’s attention here or there—on the cake or on the music. Preamble B: It is ultimately an aggregation of these content/perceiving pairings that constitutes the totality of our conscious awareness. Which is to say that any other aspect of our brain’s conscious processes: the focussing of attention, acts of will, or anger, greed and so on must either be incorporated into the scheme as content/perceiving pairings themselves, or be explicable in terms of some arrangement of content/perceiving pairings. Which is to say, there is nothing in our consciousness beyond these content/perceiving pairings, so every conscious experience must be capable of expression in terms of some or other or set of content/perceiving pairings. Idea: Perceptions belong to the brain, are generated by the brain, are private to the brain, exist only within the brain, and do not extend into the external world beyond our bodies. Elaboration: The sky is not blue. Rather: photons of light of certain frequencies arrive on the backs of our eyes from the atmosphere. Light receptor cells in our eyes then send electro-chemical signals into the brain, and the brain generates the sensation of some or other colour in response to the electro-chemical signals. Our perceptions are generated by our brains; we do not swim in a sea of perceptions picking up those useful to us as we pass through them (or them through us). Corollary: At first blush, the perceptions described here accord with the philosophical concept of Secondary Qualities.
Consciousness From A Broad Perspective
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Author : Anders Hedman
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-05-23
Consciousness From A Broad Perspective written by Anders Hedman and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-23 with Philosophy categories.
This volume offers an introduction to consciousness research within philosophy, psychology and neuroscience, from a philosophical perspective and with an emphasis on the history of ideas and core concepts. The book begins by examining consciousness as a modern mystery. Thereafter, the book introduces philosophy of mind and the mind-body problem, and proceeds to explore psychological, philosophical and neuroscientific approaches to mind and consciousness. The book then presents a discussion of mysterianist views of consciousness in response to what can be perceived as insurmountable scientific challenges to the problem of consciousness. As a response to mysterianist views, the next chapters examine radical approaches to rethinking the problem of consciousness, including externalist approaches. The final two chapters present the author’s personal view of the problem of consciousness. Consciousness remains a mystery for contemporary science—a mystery raising many questions. Why does consciousness persist as a mystery? Are we humans not intelligent enough to solve the riddle of consciousness? If we can solve this mystery, what would it take? What research would we need to conduct? Moreover, the mystery of consciousness prompts the larger question of how well the cognitive sciences have actually advanced our understanding of ourselves as human beings. After all, consciousness is not just a minor part of our existence. Without consciousness, we would not be human beings at all. This book aims to increase the accessibility of major ideas in the field of consciousness research and to inspire readers to contribute to the ongoing discussion of the place of consciousness in nature.
Consciousness Is All There Is
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Author : Dr. Tony Nader
language : en
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Release Date : 2024-08-06
Consciousness Is All There Is written by Dr. Tony Nader and has been published by Hay House, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-06 with Philosophy categories.
NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER From a renowned Vedic scholar, leader of the Maharishi Foundations, and Harvard-trained neuroscientist: a radical new paradigm for understanding Consciousness and finding enlightenment, peace, and fulfillment Dr. Tony Nader, a renowned Vedic scholar and neuroscientist, offers a direct path to peace for ourselves and our world that anyone can obtain—simply by delving into our own Consciousness. Dr. Nader provides the methods, tools, and guidance for connecting with our authentic inner nature and understanding how Consciousness is the essence of all existence, including addressing such fundamental questions as: What is the key to a well-lived, flourishing life in which we can all coexist in peace? Can freedom be compatible with law and order? How can we meet all our challenges as individuals and a society, including the environment, genetic engineering, and the rapid development of artificial intelligence? True wellness is a state of profound clarity, peace, and contentment, resulting from connection with our pure Consciousness. By enlivening our coherence between our Consciousness and the external world, we can find our happiest and highest states of ourselves. "Consciousness Is All There Is will open doors of perception for you to a new and profound understanding of life." — Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul and Happy for No Reason
Quantum Information And Consciousness
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Author : Danko D. Georgiev
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-12-06
Quantum Information And Consciousness written by Danko D. Georgiev and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-06 with Science categories.
"I loved the book! This book is not just interesting, it is exciting. I have probably read every significant book in the field, and this is the strongest and most convincing one yet. It is also one of the most comprehensive in its explanations. I shall most certainly recommend the book to colleagues." –Richard G. Petty, MD "a very good introduction to the basic theory of quantum systems.... Dr. Georgiev’s book aptly prepares the reader to confront whatever might be in store later." –from the Foreword by Prof. James F. Glazebrook, Eastern Illinois University This book addresses the fascinating cross-disciplinary field of quantum information theory applied to the study of brain function. It offers a self-study guide to probe the problems of consciousness, including a concise but rigorous introduction to classical and quantum information theory, theoretical neuroscience, and philosophy of the mind. It aims to address long-standing problems related to consciousness within the framework of modern theoretical physics in a comprehensible manner that elucidates the nature of the mind-body relationship. The reader also gains an overview of methods for constructing and testing quantum informational theories of consciousness.
Evidence For Reductionist Or Anti Reductionist Approaches Of Mental Processing
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Author : Francesca Strappini
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2024-02-16
Evidence For Reductionist Or Anti Reductionist Approaches Of Mental Processing written by Francesca Strappini and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-16 with Science categories.
As scientists or clinicians, we all have an implicit theory about how the mind relates to the nervous system, which infuses our research and practice. This theory entails what has been traditionally known as “the mind-body problem.” Intrinsically connected to the question of potentials and constraints of human and conscious artificial life, it still represents an open and highly debated philosophical and empirical question. The common assumption for many cognitive neuropsychologists and neuropsychiatrists is that by looking at the anatomical brain function or malfunction it is possible to predict the behavioral experience of individuals. This view, often called reductionism, has dominated the research trajectories in neuroscience and psychiatry in the past decades.
Quantum Mind And Social Science
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Author : Alexander Wendt
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-04-23
Quantum Mind And Social Science written by Alexander Wendt and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-23 with Philosophy categories.
A unique contribution to the understanding of social science, showing the implications of quantum physics for the nature of human society.
Human And The 5th Dimension Volume 1
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Author : Prof. Dr. Bilal Semih Bozdemir
language : en
Publisher: Prof. Dr. Bilal Semih Bozdemir
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Human And The 5th Dimension Volume 1 written by Prof. Dr. Bilal Semih Bozdemir and has been published by Prof. Dr. Bilal Semih Bozdemir this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Art categories.
Human and the 5th Dimension The Mysteries of the Universe From the Fourth Dimension to the Fifth Exploring the Unknown Theories of Multidimensional Space The Nature of Reality Breaking Free from the 3D World Consciousness and the Fifth Dimension Quantum Mechanics and the Fifth Dimension The Fabric of Space-Time The Holographic Universe Hypothesis Transcending the Physical Realm Accessing Higher Planes of Existence Mystical Experiences and the Fifth Dimension Out-of-Body Experiences Near-Death Experiences The Pineal Gland and Extrasensory Perception Astral Projection and Lucid Dreaming Remote Viewing and Psychic Abilities The Influence of Ancient Cultures The Concept of Enlightenment Meditation and Spiritual Awakening The Power of Intention and Manifestation Synchronicity and Meaningful Coincidences The Interconnectedness of All Things The Multiverse Theory and Parallel Universes String Theory and the Fifth Dimension The Unified Field Theory The Bridge Between Science and Spirituality The Implications for Human Evolution Bridging the Gap Between the Physical and the Metaphysical Exploring the Nature of Consciousness The Search for Higher Dimensions Expanding Our Perception of Reality The Transformation of Human Consciousness Unlocking the Potential of the Human Mind The Fifth Dimension and the Future of Humanity Embracing the Mysteries of the Universe Transcending the Limitations of the Physical World The Spiritual Journey of Humanity The Path to Enlightenment and Higher Dimensions Conclusion: The Infinite Possibilities of the Fifth Dimension Q&A and Discussion
Quantum Theory And Free Will
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Author : Henry P. Stapp
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-06-22
Quantum Theory And Free Will written by Henry P. Stapp and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-22 with Psychology categories.
This book explains, in simple but accurate terms, how orthodox quantum mechanics works. The author, a distinguished theoretical physicist, shows how this theory, realistically interpreted, assigns an important role to our conscious free choices. Stapp claims that mainstream biology and neuroscience, despite nearly a century of quantum physics, still stick essentially to failed classical precepts in which mental intentions have no effect upon our bodily actions. He shows how quantum mechanics provides a rational basis for a better understanding of this connection, even allowing an explanation of certain phenomena currently held to be “paranormal”. These ideas have major implications for our understanding of ourselves and our mental processes, and thus also for the meaningfulness of our lives.
Evolutionary Epistemology Rationality And The Sociology Of Knowledge
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Author : Karl Raimund Popper
language : en
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Release Date : 1987
Evolutionary Epistemology Rationality And The Sociology Of Knowledge written by Karl Raimund Popper and has been published by Open Court Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Philosophy categories.
"Bartley and Radnitzky have done the philosophy of knowledge a tremendous service. Scholars now have a superb and up-to-date presentation of the fundamental ideas of evolutionary epistemology." --Philosophical Books
The Metaphysics Of Science And Aim Oriented Empiricism
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Author : Nicholas Maxwell
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-03-09
The Metaphysics Of Science And Aim Oriented Empiricism written by Nicholas Maxwell and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-09 with Science categories.
This book gives an account of work that I have done over a period of decades that sets out to solve two fundamental problems of philosophy: the mind-body problem and the problem of induction. Remarkably, these revolutionary contributions to philosophy turn out to have dramatic implications for a wide range of issues outside philosophy itself, most notably for the capacity of humanity to resolve current grave global problems and make progress towards a better, wiser world. A key element of the proposed solution to the first problem is that physics is about only a highly specialized aspect of all that there is – the causally efficacious aspect. Once this is understood, it ceases to be a mystery that natural science says nothing about the experiential aspect of reality, the colours we perceive, the inner experiences we are aware of. That natural science is silent about the experiential aspect of reality is no reason whatsoever to holdthat the experiential does not objectively exist. A key element of the proposed solution to the second problem is that physics, in persistently accepting unified theories only, thereby makes a substantial metaphysical assumption about the universe: it is such that a unified pattern of physical law runs through all phenomena. We need a new conception, and kind, of physics that acknowledges, and actively seeks to improve, metaphysical presuppositions inherent in the methods of physics. The problematic aims and methods of physics need to be improved as physics proceeds. These are the ideas that have fruitful implications, I set out to show, for a wide range of issues: for philosophy itself, for physics, for natural science more generally, for the social sciences, for education, for the academic enterprise as a whole and, most important of all, for the capacity of humanity to learn how to solve the grave global problems that menace our future, and thus make progress to a better, wiser world. It is not just science that has problematic aims; in life too our aims, whether personal, social or institutional, are all too often profoundly problematic, and in urgent need of improvement. We need a new kind of academic enterprise which helps humanity put aims-and-methods improving meta-methods into practice in personal and social life, so that we may come to do better at achieving what is of value in life, and make progress towards a saner, wiser world. This body of work of mine has met with critical acclaim. Despite that, astonishingly, it has been ignored by mainstream philosophy. In the book I discuss the recent work of over 100 philosophers on the mind-body problem and the metaphysics of science, and show that my earlier, highly relevant work on these issues is universally ignored, the quality of subsequent work suffering as a result. My hope, in publishing this book, is that my fellow philosophers will cometo appreciate the intellectual value of my proposed solutions to the mind-body problem and the problem of induction, and will, as a result, join with me in attempting to convince our fellow academics that we need to bring about an intellectual/institutional revolution in academic inquiry so that it takes up its proper task of helping humanity learn how to solve problems of living, including global problems, and make progress towards as good, as wise and enlightened a world as possible.