The Conscious Mind: In Search of a Fundamental Theory
Bibliographic Collection:
Anthropogeny
Publication Type: Book
Authors: Chalmers, David John
Year of Publication: 1997
Series Title: Philosophy of Mind Series
Edition: 1st Ed.
Number of Pages: 414
Publisher: Oxford University Press
City: New York
Publication Language: eng
ISBN Number: 0195105532
Keywords: Consciousness, Dualism., Mind and body, Philosophy of mind
Abstract:
Writing in an accessible yet thought-provoking style, philosopher David Chalmers takes readers on a far-reaching tour through the philosophical ramifications of consciousness, presenting thoughtful discussions on topics as diverse as artificial intelligence and the interpretation of quantum mechanics.1. Two Concepts of Mind -- 2. Supervenience and Explanation -- 3. Can Consciousness Be Reductively Explained? -- 4. Naturalistic Dualism -- 5. The Paradox of Phenomenal Judgment -- 6. The Coherence Between Consciousness and Cognition -- 7. Absent Qualia, Fading Qualia, Dancing Qualia -- 8. Consciousness and Information: Some Speculation -- 9. Strong Artificial Intelligence -- 10. The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Label: 1996
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