Products related to Consciousness:
-
A Secret History of Consciousness
-- What is consciousness like?-- How can consciousness be achieved?Gary Lachman argues that consciousness is not a result of neurons and molecules, but is actually responsible for them.Meaning, he proposes, is not imported from the outer world, but rather creates the world. He shows that consciouness is a living, evolving presence whose development can be traced through different historical periods.Concentrating on the late nineteenth-century onwards, Lachman exposes the 'secret history' of consciousness through thinkers such as P.D. Ouspensky, Rudolf Steiner, and Colin Wilson, as well as more mainstream philosophers like Henri Bergson, William James, Owen Barfield and psychologist Andreas Mavromatis. Two little known but important thinkers play a major role in Lachman?s argument: Jurij Moskvitin, who showed how our consciousness relates to the mechanisms of perception and to the external world; and Jean Gebster, who presented perhaps the most impressive case for the evolution of consciousness. This is a far-reaching book from an exciting contemporary thinker.
Price: 25.00 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
Consciousness
This book presents a comprehensive theory of consciousness.The initial chapter distinguishes six main forms of consciousness and sketches an account of each one.Later chapters focus on phenomenal consciousness, consciousness of, and introspective consciousness.In discussing phenomenal consciousness, Hill develops the representational theory of mind in new directions, arguing that all awareness involves representations, even awareness of qualitative states like pain.He then uses this view to undercut dualistic accounts of qualitative states.Other topics include visual awareness, visual appearances, emotional qualia, and meta-cognitive processing.This important work will interest a wide readership of students and scholars in philosophy of mind and cognitive science.
Price: 33.99 £ | Shipping*: 0.00 £ -
Teaching Art History : Engaging the Adolescent in Art Appreciation, Cultural History and the Evolution of Consciousness
This book offers a comprehensive study of an art history teaching block in an upper class in a Waldorf school, covering a diverse range of work through the ages of history.Lavishly illustrated throughout, Teaching Art History guides readers through human history via a study of art and culture.Journey from the beginnings of art in palaeolithic times to the art of ancient Egypt and the Greco-Roman era, and to European art from the Renaissance onwards.Van James is both an experienced teacher and accomplished artist, making his presentation of the subject clear and full of life.While this text is aimed at teachers of pupils in Class 9 (14-15 years old), it also features practical ideas for projects for other classes too.Featuring examples of student artwork as motivation for what pupils can produce when they are inspired to record history through art, this book also describes the positive impact that immersion in art and culture can have on teenagers.A fascinating and engaging resource for teachers and anyone curious to learn about the study of art through the ages.
Price: 45.00 £ | Shipping*: 0.00 £ -
Zen and the Art of Consciousness
Susan Blackmore combines the latest scientific theories about mind, self, and consciousness with a lifetime’s practice of Zen. Framed by ten critical questions that are derived from Zen’s teachings, Zen and the Art of Consciousness explores how intellectual enquiry and meditation can expand your understanding and experience of consciousness and tackle some of today’s greatest scientific mysteries.
Price: 9.99 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £
-
Is everything consciousness?
The concept of everything being consciousness is a philosophical and metaphysical question that has been debated for centuries. Some philosophical and spiritual traditions argue that everything is ultimately a manifestation of consciousness, and that the universe is fundamentally interconnected and imbued with consciousness. Others may argue that consciousness is a property of living beings and does not extend to inanimate objects or the universe as a whole. Ultimately, the question of whether everything is consciousness is a matter of personal belief and interpretation of the nature of reality.
-
Is consciousness immortal?
The question of whether consciousness is immortal is a complex and philosophical one. Many belief systems and spiritual traditions posit the idea of an immortal consciousness or soul that transcends physical death. However, from a scientific and empirical perspective, there is currently no evidence to support the idea of an immortal consciousness. The nature of consciousness and its relationship to the physical body and brain is still not fully understood, and therefore the question of its immortality remains a matter of belief and speculation rather than scientific fact.
-
What is consciousness?
Consciousness is the state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings. It is the subjective experience of being aware and having a sense of self. Consciousness allows individuals to perceive and interact with the world around them, as well as to reflect on their own thoughts and emotions. It is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is still not fully understood by science.
-
Can consciousness die?
Consciousness is a complex and still not fully understood phenomenon. While the physical body may cease to function and the brain may stop working, it is not clear whether consciousness itself can truly "die." Some philosophical and spiritual perspectives suggest that consciousness may continue to exist in some form beyond the physical body, while others argue that consciousness is a product of the brain and therefore ceases to exist when the brain dies. Ultimately, the question of whether consciousness can die is still a matter of debate and speculation.
Similar search terms for Consciousness:
-
An Ethos of Blackness : Rastafari Cosmology, Culture, and Consciousness
Rastafari is an Afrocentric social and religious movement that emerged among Afro-Jamaican communities in the 1930s and has many adherents in the Caribbean and worldwide today.This book is a groundbreaking account of Rastafari, demonstrating that it provides a normative conception of Blackness for people of African descent that resists Eurocentric and colonial ideas. Vivaldi Jean-Marie examines Rastafari’s core beliefs and practices, arguing that they constitute a distinctively Black system of norms and values—at once an ethos and a cosmology.He traces Rastafari’s origins in enslaved people’s strategies of resistance, Jamaican Revivalism, and Garveyism, showing how it incorporates ancestral religious traditions and emancipatory politics.An Ethos of Blackness draws out the significance of practices such as avoiding technological exploitation of natural artifacts and the belief in living in harmony with the natural order.Jean-Marie considers Rastafari’s theology, exploring its reinterpretation of biblical scriptures and its foundations in the rejection of Christianity’s Eurocentrism and racism.However, he insists, before Rastafari can fulfill its promise of liberation for people of African descent, it must confront its failure to include women and redress sexism. Through rigorous and sensitive reflections on Rastafari culture and cosmology, this book offers deeply original insights into the Black theological imagination.
Price: 25.00 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
Consciousness Explained
In Consciousness Explained, Daniel C. Dennett reveals the secrets of one of the last remaining mysteries of the universe: the human brain. Daniel C. Dennett's now-classic book blends philosophy, psychology and neuroscience - with the aid of numerous examples and thought-experiments - to explore how consciousness has evolved, and how a modern understanding of the human mind is radically different from conventional explanations of consciousness. What people think of as the stream of consciousness is not a single, unified sequence, the author argues, but 'multiple drafts' of reality composed by a computer-like 'virtual machine'.Dennett explains how science has exploded the classic mysteries of consciousness: the nature of introspection, the self or ego and its relation to thoughts and sensations, the problems posed by qualia, and the level of consciousness of non-human creatures. 'Brilliant ... a torrent of stimulating thought' Richard Dawkins 'Revolutionary ... one of the most mentally agile, intellectually resourceful books you are likely to read' Guardian 'A masterful tapestry of deep insights ...Dennett has written a profound and important book that is also clear, exciting and witty' Douglas R.Hofstadter, author of Gödel, Escher, Bach
Price: 12.99 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
Consciousness Demystified
Demystifying consciousness: how subjective experience can be explained by natural brain and evolutionary processes. Consciousness is often considered a mystery. How can the seemingly immaterial experience of consciousness be explained by the material neurons of the brain?There seems to be an unbridgeable gap between understanding the brain as an objectively observed biological organ and accounting for the subjective experiences that come from the brain (and life processes).In this book, Todd Feinberg and Jon Mallatt attempt to demystify consciousness-to naturalize it, by explaining that the subjective, experiencing aspects of consciousness are created by natural brain processes that evolved in natural ways.Although subjective experience is unique in nature, they argue, it is not necessarily mysterious.We need not invoke the unknown or unknowable to explain its creation. Feinberg and Mallatt flesh out their theory of neurobiological naturalism (after John Searle's biological naturalism) that recognizes the many features that brains share with other living things, lists the neural features unique to conscious brains, and explains the subjective-objective barrier naturally.They investigate common neural features among the diverse groups of animals that have primary consciousness-the type of consciousness that experiences both sensations received from the world and affects such as emotions.They map the evolutionary development of consciousness and find an uninterrupted progression over time, without inserting any mysterious forces or exotic physics.Finally, bridging the previously unbridgeable, they show how subjective experience, although different from objective observation, can be naturally explained.
Price: 23.00 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
Divine Consciousness
The quest for freedom and equality has been a much broader and longer journey than most people realize, given it is still not achieved after 495 years!Divine Consciousness: From a Dystopian Diaspora to Afrofuturism, takes readers on a journey, from a point in time when the African Diaspora was just beginning, to a time yet to be determined-the future. For 340 years, Black people were the "Slave-Industrial Complex." We were subjected to absolute and unspeakable horror, brutality, and oppression with no abatement and for the next 155 years, subjugated by the Black Codes, Jim Crow laws, lynchings, voter disenfranchisement, oppression, police brutality, mass incarceration, injustice, and inequality; executed and maintained by a system of white supremacy. I contend that such experiences and existence are dystopian. I set-forth several analogies to dystopian films and literature, and I provide an in-depth analysis of our experiences and how and why we are in a dystopian state. As in some dystopian films, mostly science-fiction, there is often a way out, but not always for everyone. But, for this current dystopian reality, Black people desperately need to find a way out. In the book, I discuss several foundational references, namely Afrocentricity and ancestral memories, that are key to our journey out of this dystopia and to Afrofuturism. However, we need first to understand that Afrofuturism is not music, literature, art, or film exclusively. And, neither is it rooted in mysticism or myth or only found in Wakanda. In Divine Consciousness, From a Dystopian Diaspora to Afrofuturism, I will take you B(l)ack to the future, B(l)ack and forward, and share how Afrofuturism is real and attainable. The journey to Afrofuturism, however, requires self-affirmation, self-actualization, and self-determination. It also requires a transformation and elevation of Black collective consciousness. Then and only then, will you ascend to a divine consciousness-if you choose.
Price: 19.99 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £
-
Do brains arise in consciousness or does consciousness arise in brains?
The relationship between brains and consciousness is complex and not fully understood. Some theories suggest that consciousness arises from the complex interactions of the brain's neural networks and processes. On the other hand, some argue that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe that the brain taps into. Ultimately, the exact relationship between brains and consciousness is still a topic of debate among scientists and philosophers.
-
Where is consciousness located?
Consciousness is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is not localized to a specific region in the brain. It is believed to arise from the interactions of various brain regions and neural networks. While certain brain regions such as the prefrontal cortex and thalamus are thought to play a key role in consciousness, it is ultimately considered to be a distributed process that involves widespread neural activity throughout the brain.
-
Do dogs have consciousness?
The question of whether dogs have consciousness is a topic of ongoing debate among scientists and philosophers. While dogs exhibit behaviors that suggest they are aware of their surroundings and have emotions, it is difficult to definitively prove whether they possess self-awareness or a sense of self. Some studies have shown that dogs have complex cognitive abilities and can experience emotions such as joy, fear, and love, which may indicate a level of consciousness. Ultimately, the true nature of consciousness in dogs remains a complex and unanswered question.
-
Where does consciousness begin?
Consciousness is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is not fully understood. It is generally believed to begin in the brain, where the integration of sensory information, thoughts, and emotions gives rise to subjective awareness and self-reflection. Some researchers propose that consciousness may also emerge from the interactions of neural networks and the body's physiological processes. The exact point at which consciousness begins is still a topic of debate and ongoing scientific inquiry.
* All prices are inclusive of VAT and, if applicable, plus shipping costs. The offer information is based on the details provided by the respective shop and is updated through automated processes. Real-time updates do not occur, so deviations can occur in individual cases.