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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.
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The Dreaming Mind : Understanding Consciousness During Sleep
The Dreaming Mind provides an insightful, interdisciplinary approach to the study of dreaming, exploring its nature and examining some of the implications of dream states for theories of consciousness, cognition, and the self. Drawing on research from philosophy, cognitive science, and psychology, the book reveals new insights into the sleeping and waking mind.It considers philosophical thinking such as extended mind theory, theories of consciousness and theories of the self, applying these to empirical dream research.The book embraces a pluralistic account of dreaming, showing how dream experiences can be highly varied in content and cognition and discusses the implications of dreaming for a variety of influential consciousness theories, including higher-order thought theory, global workspace theory and the phenomenal/access distinction.Alongside imaginative and hallucinatory dreaming, the book also discusses vicarious dreaming and its implications for philosophy of the self. Offering an integrative approach into our understanding of dreams and the mind, this book is essential reading for students and researchers of consciousness, dreams, philosophy, and cognitive sciences, as well as anyone who is curious about dreaming.
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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
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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.
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Why is consciousness separated from the subconscious?
Consciousness is separated from the subconscious because they represent different levels of awareness and mental processing. Consciousness refers to our immediate awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, while the subconscious encompasses the processes and information that are not currently in our conscious awareness but still influence our thoughts and behaviors. This separation allows for a distinction between our immediate, intentional thoughts and actions, and the underlying, automatic processes that shape our experiences. Additionally, this separation allows for the understanding of how our subconscious influences our conscious thoughts and behaviors.
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Is consciousness responsible for dreams?
Consciousness is believed to play a role in the experience of dreams, as it is the state of awareness that allows us to perceive and interpret the content of our dreams. However, the exact relationship between consciousness and dreams is not fully understood. Some theories suggest that consciousness may influence the content and vividness of dreams, while others propose that dreams may be generated by unconscious processes that are not directly influenced by conscious awareness. Overall, the relationship between consciousness and dreams is a complex and ongoing area of research in the field of psychology and neuroscience.
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What is the difference between the subconscious and consciousness?
Consciousness refers to our awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings in the present moment. It involves our ability to perceive, think, and make decisions consciously. On the other hand, the subconscious mind operates below the level of conscious awareness and influences our behavior, emotions, and beliefs without us being aware of it. The subconscious mind stores memories, habits, and automatic responses that shape our actions and reactions without us actively thinking about them.
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Can one switch off their consciousness and enter the subconscious?
Consciousness and the subconscious are complex aspects of the human mind, and the idea of "switching off" consciousness to enter the subconscious is not fully understood. While practices such as meditation, hypnosis, and deep relaxation can help individuals access deeper levels of consciousness and potentially tap into the subconscious, it is not as simple as flicking a switch. The subconscious is always active and influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, even when we are not consciously aware of it. Therefore, the relationship between consciousness and the subconscious is not a matter of switching one off to access the other, but rather of exploring and understanding the different layers of the mind.
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Liminal Dreaming : Exploring Consciousness at the Edges of Sleep
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Exploring Robotic Minds : Actions, Symbols, and Consciousness as Self-Organizing Dynamic Phenomena
In Exploring Robotic Minds: Actions, Symbols, and Consciousness as Self-Organizing Dynamic Phenomena, Jun Tani sets out to answer an essential and tantalizing question: How do our minds work?By providing an overview of his "synthetic neurorobotics" project, Tani reveals how symbols and concepts that represent the world can emerge in a neurodynamic structure--iterative interactions between the top-down subjective view, which proactively acts on the world, and the bottom-up recognition of the resultant perceptual reality.He argues that nontrivial problems of consciousness and free will could be addressed through structural understanding of such iterative, conflicting interactions between the top-down and the bottom-up pathways.A wide range of readers will enjoy this wonderful journey of the mind and will follow the author on interdisciplinary discussions that span neuroscience, dynamical systems theories, robotics, and phenomenology.The book also includes many figures, as well as a link to videos of Tani's exciting robotic experiments.
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Lust of Consciousness
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Conversations on Consciousness
Conversations on Consciousness is just that - a series of twenty lively and challenging conversations between Sue Blackmore and some of the world's leading philosophers and scientists.Written in a colloquial and engaging style the book records the conversations Sue had when she met these influential thinkers, whether at conferences in Arizona or Antwerp, or in their labs or homes in Oxford or San Diego.The conversations bring out their very different personalities and styles and reveal a wealth of fascinating detail about their theories and beliefs.Why is consciousness such a special and difficult issue for twenty-first century science?Sue, herself a researcher into this controversial and difficult topic, begins by asking each of her colleagues this simple question and is immediately plunged into the depths of the debate: How do the subjective experiences we call consciousness arise from the physical brain?Is this even the right question to ask? Can zombies - people who behave outwardly just like others but have no inner mental life - exist?What can dreams tell us about consciousness? Should we all be learning to meditate? Do we have free will, and if not is it possible to live without it?With an introduction setting out the broad structure of the debate on consciousness, and an extensive glossary, this book provides an engaging and accessible account of the most challenging problem of all, through the words of some of the leading figures involved in seeking to solve it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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