Soul Dust
The Magic of Consciousness
$31.60
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2012
Summary
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, intelle…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857388292 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0857388290 |
| Author: | Nicholas Humphrey |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 128mm x 196mm |
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Critics Review
‘It’s exhilarating to see this crucial question about our existence answered with such intellectual breadth’ Matt Ridley, Wall Street Journal.
‘His book is not only thoroughly enjoyable but genuinely instructive too … he has some really interesting and original ideas about consciousness’ Alison Gopnik. * Alison Gopnik *
‘I find the argument rather beautiful, and plausible … it has the added merit of foregrounding the wonderfulness of the world’ New Humanist. * New Humanist *
‘Humphrey has laid out a new agenda for consciousness research’ Michael Proulx, Science. * Science *
‘A delightful and thought-provoking tour de force’ Simon Blackburn. * Simon Blackburn *
‘A beautifully written and highly original essay … Humphrey wears his learning lightly but Soul Dust introduces the reader to many of the dominant scientific and philosophical ideas about consciousness’ Standpoint. * Standpoint *
‘It’s exhilarating to see this crucial question about our existence answered with such intellectual breadth’ Matt Ridley, Wall Street Journal. * Wall Street Journal *
Nicholas Humphrey
Nicholas Humphrey has held posts at Oxford and Cambridge universities, and is now emeritus professor of psychology at the London School of Economics. His many books include A History of the Mind and Seeing Red.
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