Philosophers on Consciousness: Talking about the Mind

by Jack Symes (editor)

We know, more intimately than anything else, what it's like to undergo a rich world of agonizing pains, dizzying pleasures, heady rage and existential doubts. But, despite the incredible advances of physical science, it seems that we're no closer to an explanation of how this inner world of experiences comes about. No matter how detailed our description of the physical brain, perhaps we'll always be left with this same how and why does the brain produce consciousness?

This book is a short, accessible and engaging guide to the mystery of consciousness. Featuring remastered interviews and original essays from the world's leading thinkers, Philosophers on Consciousness sheds new light on the most promising theories in philosophy and science. Beyond understanding the mind, this is a journey into personal identity, the origin of meaning, the nature of morality and the fundamental structure of reality.

Contributors 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.

167 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2022

Reviews

[Mykola Latansky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant Book and Masterpiece!

Having read a number of philosophy books so far, I consider this book by Jack Symes to be a masterpiece. It offers a broad and, at the same time, deep view of the topic of consciousness, making one reconsider their own beliefs about it and providing plenty of food for thought, even for those who thought they were already firm in their worldview.

[Samuel Symes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deep mind thoughts