The Self-Aware Universe: How Consciousness Creates the Material World

Name: The Self-Aware Universe: How Consciousness Creates the Material World
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Rating: 4.5 (518 reviews)
Author: Amit Goswami

by Amit Goswami

Nonfiction Religion Spirituality

4.5 (518)

4.5 stars from 518 reviews. Top 95% of Nonfiction books we track.

320 pages~5.3 hr readPublished by Putnam's SonsPublished 1993-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to ideas that bridge science and spirituality, especially quantum physics explanations that don't require a maths degree.
You've questioned the materialist worldview and want a rigorous argument for why consciousness might matter fundamentally.
You enjoy books that take on mainstream scientific consensus and offer an alternative framework for understanding reality.

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You need peer-reviewed laboratory proof before reconsidering centuries of scientific thought.
You find philosophical arguments about consciousness tedious or prefer hard empirical data over theoretical models.
You're looking for a practical self-help book rather than abstract exploration of how reality works.

About this book

Amit Goswami challenges the Western scientific view that matter is the primary substance of creation. He argues instead that consciousness is the fundamental foundation of all existence and perception. Goswami provides an explanation of quantum physics that Kirkus Reviews described as "a model of clarity." Using this framework, he explores connections between science and religion, the relationship between mind and body, and humanity's interconnectedness with all of creation.

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