An introduction to consciousness : neuroscience, cognitive science, and philosophy

Summary: "This book is ideal for students looking for an introductory overview of the subject. It particularly focuses on the scientific evidence that has excited the field but also offers a balanced view and careful analysis of the philosophical concepts and positions that underlie this age-old quest to understand the mind. This makes it a perfect choice for both advanced students and those seeking to grasp a clear, broad understanding of the subject of consciousness." --BOOK JACKET.

Record details

ISBN: 9781403994899 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1403994897 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xviii, 310 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, c2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Pt. I. nature of consciousness -- 1. Introduction -- 2. brief history -- 3. Basic positions -- Pt. II. mechanism of consciousness -- 4. Physical mechanisms -- 5. Artificial minds -- 6. Neurocognition and evolution -- Pt. III. content of consciousness -- 7. Perception -- 8. Memory -- 9. Emotion -- 10. Metacognition -- 11. Free will -- Pt. IV. Altered states of consciousness -- 12. Sleep and dreams -- 13. Drug states and other alternities.