What is consciousness? What is the right way to study it? How can we determine when someone or something is conscious? Drawing on historical and contemporary work across many disciplines, including philosophy, neuroscience, cognitive science, and psychology, David Svolba and Abe Witonsky tackle these questions and many more in this exciting and expansive guidebook. Written for those who are new to the subject, this book helps readers understand why consciousness has been called the “last great mystery,” and why understanding the nature and function of consciousness has become a central topic in the philosophy of mind.
This book offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of consciousness, examining the research questions and ideas arising from philosophy, neuroscience, cognitive science, and psychology.
