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Soul Dust: The Magic of Consciousness
By (author) Nicholas Humphrey
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How is consciousness possible? What biological purpose does it serve? Why do we value it so highly? In Soul Dust the psychologist Nicholas Humphrey, a leading figure in consciousness research, returns to the front-line with 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, making us feel special and transcendent. Tightly argued, intellectually gripping and a joy to read, Soul Dust is a keenly anticipated book that provides answers to the deepest questions. It dovetails the 'hard problem of consciousness' with the matters that obsess us all - the fear of death, how life should be lived. Resting firmly on neuroscience and evolutionary theory, it is an uncompromising yet life-affirming work that never loses sight of the majesty and mystery of consciousness.
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Publisher | Quercus Publishing
Published date | 5 Jan 2012
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 320
Dimensions | 196 x 128 x 26mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 280g
ISBN | 978-0-8573-8829-2
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BISAC | self-help / personal growth / general
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