Consciousness Revisited
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Consciousness Revisited
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Author : Michael Tye
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2011-08-19
Consciousness Revisited written by Michael Tye and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-19 with Philosophy categories.
Four major puzzles of consciousness philosophical materialism must confront after rejecting the phenomenal concept strategy. We are material beings in a material world, but we are also beings who have experiences and feelings. How can these subjective states be just a matter of matter? To defend materialism, philosophical materialists have formulated what is sometimes called "the phenomenal-concept strategy," which holds that we possess a range of special concepts for classifying the subjective aspects of our experiences. In Consciousness Revisited, the philosopher Michael Tye, until now a proponent of the the phenomenal-concept strategy, argues that the strategy is mistaken. A rejection of phenomenal concepts leaves the materialist with the task of finding some other strategy for defending materialism. Tye points to four major puzzles of consciousness that arise: How is it possible for Mary, in the famous thought experiment, to make a discovery when she leaves her black-and-white room? In what does the explanatory gap consist and how can it be bridged? How can the hard problem of consciousness be solved? How are zombies possible? Tye presents solutions to these puzzles—solutions that relieve the pressure on the materialist created by the failure of the phenomenal-concept strategy. In doing so, he discusses and makes new proposals on a wide range of issues, including the nature of perceptual content, the conditions necessary for consciousness of a given object, the proper understanding of change blindness, the nature of phenomenal character and our awareness of it, whether we have privileged access to our own experiences, and, if we do, in what such access consists.
Content And Consciousness Revisited
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Author : Carlos Muñoz-Suárez
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-07-10
Content And Consciousness Revisited written by Carlos Muñoz-Suárez and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-10 with Philosophy categories.
What are the grounds for the distinction between the mental and the physical? What is it the relation between ascribing mental states to an organism and understanding its behavior? Are animals and complex systems vehicles of inner evolutionary environments? Is there a difference between personal and sub-personal level processes in the brain? Answers to these and other questions were developed in Daniel Dennett’s first book, Content and Consciousness (1969), where he sketched a unified theoretical framework for views that are now considered foundational in cognitive science and philosophy of mind. Content and Consciousness Revisited is devoted to reconsider the ideas and ideals introduced in Dennett’s seminal book, by covering its fundamental concepts, hypotheses and approaches and taking into account the findings and progress which have taken place during more than four decades. This book includes original and critical contributions about the relations between science and philosophy, the personal/sub-personal level distinction, intelligence, learning, intentionality, rationality, propositional attitudes, among other issues of scientific and philosophical interest. Each chapter embraces an updated approach to several disciplines, like cognitive science, cognitive psychology, philosophy of mind and cognitive psychiatry.
Consciousness Recovered
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Author : George Mandler
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Consciousness Recovered written by George Mandler and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Psychology categories.
This integrated approach to the psychology of consciousness arises out of Mandler's 1975 paper that was seminal in starting the current flood of interest in consciousness. The book starts with this paper, followed by a novel psychological/evolutionary theoretical discussion of consciousness, and then a historically oriented presentation of relevant functions of consciousness, from memory to attention to emotion, drawing in part on Mandler's publications between 1975 and 2000. The manuscript is controversial; it is outspoken and often judgmental. The book does not address speculations about the neurophysiological/brain bases of consciousness, arguing that these are premature, and it is highly critical of philosophical speculations, often ungrounded in any empirical observations. In short it is a psychological approach pure and simple.
Consciousness Explained
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Author : Daniel C. Dennett
language : en
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Release Date : 2018-02-06
Consciousness Explained written by Daniel C. Dennett and has been published by Hachette+ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-06 with Science categories.
An exploration of the science behind being alive and aware, from the author of Brainstorms and Darwin’s Dangerous Idea. “Brilliant . . . as audacious as its title. . . . Mr. 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.” —George Johnson, New York Times Book Review Consciousness Explained is a full-scale exploration of human consciousness. In this landmark book, Daniel Dennett refutes the traditional, commonsense theory of consciousness and presents a new model, based on a wealth of information from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence. Our current theories about conscious life—of people, animal, even robots—are transformed by the new perspectives found in this book. “Dennett is a witty and gifted scientific raconteur, and the book is full of fascinating information about humans, animals, and machines. The result is highly digestible and a useful tour of the field.” —Wall Street Journal
Consciousness
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Author : Petros Michaelides
language : en
Publisher: Petros Michaelides
Release Date : 2025-05-05
Consciousness written by Petros Michaelides and has been published by Petros Michaelides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-05 with Philosophy categories.
Consciousness is not just a book—it’s an awakening. This powerful book is not just meant to be read, it’s meant to be experienced. Through piercing insight and grounded wisdom, the author invites you to question everything you thought you knew about reality, identity, and the mind. Whether you are on a spiritual path or simply seeking clarity in a chaotic world, this book will help you: In a world dominated by distraction, division, and the relentless pursuit of identity, Consciousness invites you on a rare and transformative journey inward. With profound clarity and grounded insight, this contemplative work explores the illusion of the ego, the mystery of awareness, the nature of time and self, altered states, transcendence, artificial intelligence, and the unspoken truth behind existence itself. Written in a calm yet piercing voice, Consciousness dissolves spiritual clichés and modern confusion alike—offering a direct path to stillness, presence, and a deeper knowing that cannot be taught but only remembered. For seekers, thinkers, mystics, and anyone sensing there must be more beneath the noise—Consciousness is not a doctrine. It’s not a manual. It’s an experience. One that begins when the mind grows quiet and something ancient within begins to listen. EXTRA: Exploration on Artificial Intelligence Sentience, Altered states of consciousness, and our society is a collective hive mind Editorial Review "I really loved it. This book is worth reading if you are interested in self-awareness or investigating important issues regarding life and the mind. I adore how this book piqued my interest and increased my appetite for information, as well as how the writers bridged different fields. I heartily suggest this book!" Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What I liked most about this book is how the author deals with the subject of Consciousness and Existence. This book works for everyone especially for those looking for philosophy and inner growth." Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Science Of Consciousness A Monograph
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Author : K. V. Raghupathi
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Release Date : 2025-06-30
The Science Of Consciousness A Monograph written by K. V. Raghupathi and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-06-30 with Philosophy categories.
This monograph presents the author's in-depth research on consciousness in both human and cosmic contexts an area that continues to challenge scientists in the West and sages in the East. It explores profound questions such as: Why did evolution introduce consciousness? How was it incorporated into the evolutionary process? Why do we need a first-person subjective experience of the world when objective mechanisms could suffice? Drawing on discoveries and theories from material science, neuroscience, biology, anthropology, psychology, and philosophy, the author contrasts these with the rich subjective insights of the Upanishadic sages and contemporary Indian philosophers and mystics. With extensive citations and thoughtful analysis, this monograph offers a compelling, scholarly, and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the mysteries of consciousness.
New Research On Chaos And Complexity
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Author : Franco F. Orsucci
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2006
New Research On Chaos And Complexity written by Franco F. Orsucci and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Mathematics categories.
This book presents leading-edge research on artificial life, cellular automata, chaos theory, cognition, complexity theory, synchronisation, fractals, genetic algorithms, information systems, metaphors, neural networks, non-linear dynamics, parallel computation and synergetics. The unifying feature of this research is the tie to chaos and complexity.
Themes From Brentano
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Author : Denis Fisette
language : en
Publisher: Rodopi
Release Date : 2013-10-10
Themes From Brentano written by Denis Fisette and has been published by Rodopi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-10 with Philosophy categories.
Franz Brentano’s impact on the philosophy of his time and on 20th-century philosophy is considerable. The “sharp dialectician” (Freud) and “genial master” (Husserl) influenced philosophers of various allegiances, being acknowledged not only as the “grandfather of phenomenology” (Ryle) but also as an analytic philosopher “in the best sense of this term” (Chisholm). The fourteen new essays gathered together in this volume give an insight in three core issues of Brentano’s philosophy: consciousness (sect.1), intentionality (sect. 2) and ontology and metaphysics (sect. 3). Two further sections of the volume deal with the posterity of his philoso¬phy: in section 4, the legacy of his account of sense perception and feeling is discussed, while the history of Brentano’s unpublished manuscripts is discussed in section 5. This section also presents an edition of a manuscript from 1899 on relations, along with the letters from Brentano to Marty which discuss this manuscript. The last part of section 5 contains the text of a public lecture given by Brentano on the laws of inference.
Making A Scientific Case For Conscious Agency And Free Will
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Author : William R. Klemm
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2016-02-11
Making A Scientific Case For Conscious Agency And Free Will written by William R. Klemm and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-11 with Psychology categories.
Making a Scientific Case for Conscious Agency and Free Will makes a series of arguments that certain human behaviors are impossible to explain in the absence of free will, and that free will emerges from materialistic processes of brain function. It outlines future directions for neuroscience studies that can harness emerging technologies and tools for systems-level analysis. All humans have the sensation that they consciously will certain things to happen and that, in the absence of external constraints, they are free to choose from among alternatives. This notion of free will is deemed obvious by the average person based on common experience. Free will is frequently defended with arguments stemming from social, legal, philosophical, and religious perspectives. But these arguments appeal to consequences—not causes—of choices and decisions. In the past 3 decades, debate has raged within the scientific community over whether free will is in fact an illusion. Because free will would require conscious agency, the supporting corollary is that consciousness itself cannot do anything and is merely an observer rather than an actor. - Considers arguments for and against free will from religious, social, legal, and neuroscience perspectives - Provides thorough coverage of the manifold human behaviors that can be explained only by free will, from consciousness to creativity - Outlines future directions for further neuroscience research into the topic
Nature And Necessity In Spinoza S Philosophy
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Author : Don Garrett
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018-08-02
Nature And Necessity In Spinoza S Philosophy written by Don Garrett and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-02 with Philosophy categories.
Spinoza's guiding commitment to the thesis that nothing exists or occurs outside of the scope of nature and its necessary laws makes him one of the great seventeenth-century exemplars of both philosophical naturalism and explanatory rationalism. Nature and Necessity in Spinoza's Philosophy brings together for the first time eighteen of Don Garrett's articles on Spinoza's philosophy, ranging over the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, ethics, and political philosophy. Taken together, these influential articles provide a comprehensive interpretation of that philosophy, including Spinoza's theories of substance, thought and extension, causation, truth, knowledge, individuation, representation, consciousness, conatus, teleology, emotion, freedom, responsibility, virtue, contract, the state, and eternity-and the deep interrelations among them. Each article aims to resolve significant problems in the understanding of Spinoza's philosophy in such a way as to make evident both his reasons for his views and the enduring value of his ideas. At the same time, Garrett's articles elucidate the relations between his philosophy and those of predecessors and contemporaries like Aristotle, Hobbes, Descartes, Locke, and Leibniz. Lastly, the volume offers important and substantial replies to leading critics on four crucial topics: the necessary existence of God (Nature), substance monism, necessitarianism, and consciousness.