Philosophers on Consciousness: Talking about the Mind

Philosophers on Consciousness is a book that explores the mystery of consciousness, featuring remastered interviews and original essays from leading thinkers. It discusses personal identity, the origin of meaning, the nature of morality, and the fundamental structure of reality. Contributors include Miri Albahari, Susan Blackmore, David Chalmers, Patricia Churchland, Daniel Dennett, Keith Frankish, Philip Goff, Frank Jackson, Casey Logue, Gregory Miller, Michelle Montague, Massimo Pigliucci, and Galen Strawson.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

We possess a profound understanding of the intricate tapestry of experiences that encompass the human journey, ranging from agonizing pains to exhilarating pleasures, from the heights of rage to profound existential doubts. However, despite the remarkable strides made in physical science, we remain at a loss in explaining the enigmatic origins of this inner world of experiences. Despite our detailed descriptions of the physical brain, we may never fully comprehend the mechanisms that give rise to consciousness. This book serves as a concise, accessible, and captivating exploration into the enigma of consciousness. Through the inclusion of remastered interviews and original essays from esteemed thinkers across the philosophical and scientific realms, Philosophers on Consciousness unveils fresh perspectives on the most promising theories in these fields. Beyond mere comprehension of the mind, this book embarks on a profound journey into the realms of personal identity, the genesis of meaning, the essence of morality, and the fundamental architecture of reality. Contributors to this enlightening volume include renowned philosophers such as Miri Albahari, Susan Blackmore, David Chalmers, Patricia Churchland, Daniel Dennett, Keith Frankish, Philip Goff, Frank Jackson, Casey Logue, Gregory Miller, Michelle Montague, Massimo Pigliucci, and Galen Strawson.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350190412