Consciousness Explained

Name: Consciousness Explained
Price: 12.82 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (733 reviews)
Author: Daniel C. Dennett

by Daniel C. Dennett

Nonfiction

4.4 (733)

4.4 stars from 733 reviews. Top 93% of Nonfiction books we track.

512 pages~8.5 hr readPublished by Little, BrownPublished 1991-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're curious about how your mind actually works and willing to challenge intuitive assumptions about consciousness.
You enjoy rigorous science writing that doesn't talk down to you or oversimplify complex ideas.
You want to understand the latest thinking on consciousness without needing a neuroscience degree.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for spiritual or mystical explanations of consciousness rather than scientific ones.
You prefer books that confirm what you already believe rather than question your starting assumptions.
You want a quick, breezy read. This is 512 pages of genuinely demanding intellectual work.

About this book

Consciousness Explained is a comprehensive exploration of human consciousness that examines the science of being alive and aware. Daniel Dennett refutes traditional, commonsense theories of consciousness and presents an alternative model drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence. The book transforms current understanding of conscious life in people, animals, and robots by introducing new perspectives on the subject. Dennett combines accessible scientific exposition with detailed information about humans, animals, and machines to create a work intended for both professional and general audiences.

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