![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A superb introduction to a fascinating field. Packing their text with activities, practice exercises, and quotations, the authors not only inform their readers about the science and philosophy of consciousness, but also teach them how to think about the topic for themselves. ![]() Guy Saunders, Senior Lecturer in Consciousness Studies, University of the West of England, UK Revised, updated, and supplemented with new perspectives, this third edition is a friendly and sure-footed guide through the dense forest of consciousness studies. Blackmore and Troscianko have managed what might have seemed impossible: they've made a great book even greater. It provides a comprehensive introduction to so many relevant features of consciousness, making it the go-to book for anyone interested in the field. The sheer breadth of literature that is reviewed and evaluated will not only satisfy the most enquiring of academic minds, but also succeeds in delivering a great deal of academic content in an enjoyable, readable and accessible style for any interested reader. Thomas Metzinger, Philosophisches Seminar, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany Blackmore and Troscianko's book remains the best introduction to consciousness on the market. This new edition is probably the best introduction to the exploding field of consciousness studies. It covers an enormous range of topics from machine consciousness to altered states and secular spirituality. ![]()
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