The Nature of Consciousness: Philosophical Debates – Ned BlockĬategory: Anthology | Length: 830 pages | Published: 1997 Covering areas such as the construction of self in the brain, mechanisms of attention, the neural correlates of consciousness, and the physiology of altered states of consciousness, Susan Blackmore highlights our latest findings. This controversial book clarifies the potentially confusing arguments, and the major theories, whilst also outlining the amazing pace of discoveries in neuroscience. How can a physical brain create our experience of the world? What creates our identity? Do we really have free will? Could consciousness itself be an illusion?Įxciting new developments in brain science are continuing the debates on these issues, and the field has now expanded to include biologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and philosophers. Publisher’s description: Consciousness, “the last great mystery for science,” remains a hot topic. Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction – Susan BlackmoreĬategory: Short Introduction | Length: 152 pages | Published: 2018 (2e)

Here are the best philosophy books on consciousness in no particular order. Following these links will help you quickly find a broader range of options if the listed books do not fit what you are looking for. Links to the syllabi and other sources used to create this list are at the end of the post. These lists were created by searching through hundreds of university course syllabi, internet encyclopedia bibliographies, and community recommendations. This list is part of a collection of over 100 philosophy reading lists which aim to provide a central resource for philosophy book recommendations. Personal book recommendations tend to be highly subjective, idiosyncratic, and unreliable. It’s also worth noting that it is not a list of personal recommendations. The best book for you will depend heavily on your preferred learning style and the amount of time/energy you’re willing to spend reading. It’s important to note that there is no single best book on consciousness. From beginner-friendly introductions to classic books on consciousness, this page features books to suit any learning style.

Consciousness by susan blackmore