The study of consciousness is recognized as one of the biggest
remaining challenges to the scientific community. This book
provides a fascinating introduction to the new science that
promises to illuminate our understanding of the subject.
Consciousness covers all the main approaches to the modern
scientific study of consciousness, and also gives the necessary
historical, philosophical and conceptual background to the field.
Current scientific evidence and theory from the fields of
neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, brain imaging and the
study of altered states of consciousness such as dreaming,
hypnosis, meditation and out-of-body experiences is presented.
Revonsuo provides an integrative review of the major existing
philosophical and empirical theories of consciousness and
identifies the most promising areas for future developments in the
field.
This textbook offers a readable and timely introduction to the
science of consciousness for anyone interested in this compelling
area, especially undergraduates studying psychology, philosophy,
cognition, neuroscience and related fields.
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