How is consciousness possible? What biological purpose does it
serve? And why do we value it so highly? In "Soul Dust," the
psychologist Nicholas Humphrey, a leading figure in consciousness
research, proposes a startling new theory. Consciousness, he
argues, is nothing less than a magical-mystery show that we stage
for ourselves inside our own heads. This self-made show lights up
the world for us and makes us feel special and transcendent. Thus
consciousness paves the way for spirituality, and allows us, as
human beings, to reap the rewards, and anxieties, of living in what
Humphrey calls the "soul niche."
Tightly argued, intellectually gripping, and a joy to read,
"Soul Dust" provides answers to the deepest questions. It shows how
the problem of consciousness merges with questions that obsess us
all--how life should be lived and the fear of death. Resting firmly
on neuroscience and evolutionary theory, and drawing a wealth of
insights from philosophy and literature, "Soul Dust" is an
uncompromising yet life-affirming work--one that never loses sight
of the majesty and wonder of consciousness.
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