Synopsis
What is consciousness? What is the right way to study it? How can we determine when someone or something is conscious? Drawing on historical and contemporary work across many disciplines, including philosophy, neuroscience, cognitive science, and psychology, David Svolba and Abe Witonsky tackle these questions and many more in this exciting and expansive guidebook. Written for those who are new to the subject, this book helps readers understand why consciousness has been called the “last great mystery.”
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About the Author
David Svolba is Associate Professor at Fitchburg State University. Abe Witonsky is a retired Assistant Teaching Professor from Rowan University.
From the Back Cover
What is consciousness? What is the right way to study it? How can we determine when someone or something is conscious? Drawing on historical and contemporary work across many disciplines, including philosophy, neuroscience, cognitive science, and psychology, David Svolba and Abe Witonsky tackle these questions and many more in this exciting and expansive guidebook. Written for those who are new to the subject, this book helps readers understand why consciousness has been called the “last great mystery.”
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