Foundations of Consciousness av Antti (University of Turku Finland) Revonsuo

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<P>The conscious mind is life as we experience<I></I>it; we see the world, feel our emotions and think our thoughts thanks to consciousness. This book provides an easy introduction to the foundations of consciousness; how can subjective consciousness be measured scientifically? What happens to the conscious mind and self when the brain gets injured? How does consciousness, our subjective self or soul, arise from the activities of the brain?</P><P>Addressing the philosophical and historical roots of the problems alongside current scientific approaches to consciousness in psychology and neuroscience, <I>Foundations of Consciousness</I> examines key questions as well as delving deeper to look at altered and higher states of consciousness. Using student-friendly pedagogy throughout, the book discusses some of the most difficult to explain phenomena of consciousness, including dreaming, hypnosis, out-of-body experiences, and mystical experiences. </P><I><P>Foundations of Consciousness </I>p