Consciousness
- ISBN-10
- 052111022X
- ISBN-13
- 9780521110228
- Series
- Consciousness
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 264
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-10-22
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Author
- Christopher S. Hill
Description
"This book provides a comprehensive and novel theory of consciousness. In clear and non-technical language, Christopher Hill provides interrelated accounts of six main forms of consciousness - agent consciousness, propositional consciousness (consciousness that), introspective consciousness, relational consciousness (consciousness of), experiential consciousness, and phenomenal consciousness. He develops the representational theory of mind in new directions, showing in detail how it can be used to undercut dualistic accounts of mental states. In addition he offers original and stimulating discussions of a range of psychological phenomena, including visual awareness, pain, emotional qualia, and introspection. His important book will interest a wide readership of students and scholars in philosophy of mind and cognitive science"--Provided by publisher.
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