Soul Dust: the magic of consciousness
Nicholas Humphrey
Princeton, 2011
126 H926so
"How is consciousness possible? In Soul Dust: The Magic of Consciousness, psychologist Nicholas Humphrey, a leading figure in consciousness research, proposes a startling new theory. Consciousness, he argues, is merely a magic show we stage inside our heads. This show has allowed humans to become aware of themselves and their surroundings." -- Victoria Stern, Scientific American Mind
"Humphrey begins where Crick and others have left off. He audaciously aims to provide a theoretical basis for understanding the level of consciousness that corresponds with one's personal qualitative experience." --Michael Proulx, Science
Table of Contents:
Prelude
Chapter 1: Coming-to Explained Part One
Chapter 2: Being "Like Something"
Chapter 3: Sentition
Chapter 4: Looping the Loop Part Two
Chapter 5: So What?
Chapter 6: Being There
Chapter 7: The Enchanted World
Chapter 8: So That Is Who I Am!
Chapter 9: Being Number One
Part Three
Chapter 10: Entering the Soul Niche
Chapter 11: Dangerous Territory
Chapter 12: Cheating Death
Envoi
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
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