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This book reviews some of the most important scientific and
philosophical theories concerning the nature of mind and
consciousness. Current theories on the mind-body problem and the
neural correlates of consciousness are presented through a series
of biographical sketches of the most influential thinkers across
the fields of philosophy of mind, psychology and neuroscience. The
book is divided into two parts: the first is dedicated to
philosophers of mind and the second, to
neuroscientists/experimental psychologists. Each part comprises
twenty short chapters, with each chapter being dedicated to one
author. A brief introduction is given on his or her life and most
important works and influences. The most influential theory/ies
developed by each author are then carefully explained and examined
with the aim of scrutinizing the strengths and weaknesses of the
different approaches to the nature of consciousness.
Within the field of neuroscience, the past few decades have
witnessed an exponential growth of research into the brain
mechanisms underlying both normal and pathological states of
consciousness in humans. The development of sophisticated imaging
techniques to visualize and map brain activity in vivo has opened
new avenues in our understanding of the pathological processes
involved in common neuropsychiatric disorders affecting
consciousness, such as epilepsy, coma, vegetative states,
dissociative disorders, and dementia. This book presents the state
of the art in neuroimaging exploration of the brain correlates of
the alterations in consciousness across these conditions, with a
particular focus on the potential applications for diagnosis and
management. Although the book has a practical approach and is
primarily targeted at neurologists, neuroradiologists, and
psychiatrists, it will also serve as an essential reference for a
wide range of researchers and health care professionals.
This book reviews some of the most important scientific and
philosophical theories concerning the nature of mind and
consciousness. Current theories on the mind-body problem and the
neural correlates of consciousness are presented through a series
of biographical sketches of the most influential thinkers across
the fields of philosophy of mind, psychology and neuroscience. The
book is divided into two parts: the first is dedicated to
philosophers of mind and the second, to
neuroscientists/experimental psychologists. Each part comprises
twenty short chapters, with each chapter being dedicated to one
author. A brief introduction is given on his or her life and most
important works and influences. The most influential theory/ies
developed by each author are then carefully explained and examined
with the aim of scrutinizing the strengths and weaknesses of the
different approaches to the nature of consciousness.
Within the field of neuroscience, the past few decades have
witnessed an exponential growth of research into the brain
mechanisms underlying both normal and pathological states of
consciousness in humans. The development of sophisticated imaging
techniques to visualize and map brain activity in vivo has opened
new avenues in our understanding of the pathological processes
involved in common neuropsychiatric disorders affecting
consciousness, such as epilepsy, coma, vegetative states,
dissociative disorders, and dementia. This book presents the state
of the art in neuroimaging exploration of the brain correlates of
the alterations in consciousness across these conditions, with a
particular focus on the potential applications for diagnosis and
management. Although the book has a practical approach and is
primarily targeted at neurologists, neuroradiologists, and
psychiatrists, it will also serve as an essential reference for a
wide range of researchers and health care professionals.
The so-called "hard problem" of consciousness (ie: the problem of
explaining how and why we have conscious experiences) has received
different formulations across time. Back in 1868, Thomas Henry
Huxley suggested that the mystery of consciousness resides
somewhere -- or somehow -- in the activity of the brain. Since
then, both clinical and basic neurosciences have taken the problem
of consciousness seriously, joining the allied disciplines of
philosophy and psychology in the seemingly insurmountable quest for
consciousness. This book presents some of the latest research in
the multidisciplinary field of consciousness studies, dealing with
both theoretical and experimental aspects encompassing a wide range
of normal and pathological states of consciousness.
The so-called "hard problem" of consciousness, i.e. the problem of
explaining how and why we have conscious experiences, has received
different formulations across time. Back in 1868, Thomas Henry
Huxley suggested that the mystery of consciousness resides
somewhere -- or somehow -- in the activity of the brain. Since
then, both clinical and basic neurosciences have taken the problem
of consciousness seriously, joining the allied disciplines of
philosophy and psychology in the seemingly insurmountable quest for
consciousness. This book presents some of the latest research in
the multidisciplinary field of consciousness studies, dealing with
both theoretical and experimental aspects encompassing a wide range
of normal and pathological states of consciousness.
Generally considered a social and/or recreational activity, in some
cases gambling can become an addictive behavior. Pathological
gambling is classified by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (DSM) as an impulse control disorder,
characterized by failure to resist the impulse to gamble despite
severe and devastating personal, family, or vocational
consequences. The lifetime prevalence of pathological gambling in
the adult population of North America has been estimated to be over
1%. Pathological gambling can also be associated with significantly
specific behavioral problems and neuropsychiatric conditions,
mainly affecting dopaminergic reward pathways. This book provides a
360-degree overview on the current psychological models for
gambling behaviors, informed by both neurobiological and clinical
observations.
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