Consciousness as a Scientific Concept: A Philosophy of Science Perspective

by Elizabeth Irvine

Book Overview

The source of endless speculation and public curiosity, our scientific quest for the origins of human consciousness has expanded along with the technical capabilities of science itself and remains one of the key topics able to fire public as much as academic interest. Yet many problematic issues, identified in this important new book, remain unresolved. Focusing on a series of methodological difficulties swirling around consciousness research, the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400751729
• ISBN13: 9789400751729
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.3"