The Conscious Mind In Search of a Fundamental

Writing in an accessible yet thought-provoking style, philosopher David Chalmers takes readers on a far-reaching tour through the philosophical ramifications of consciousness, presenting thoughtful discussions on topics as diverse as artificial intelligence and the interpretation of quantum mechanics.

David J. Chalmers is a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His article "The Puzzle of Conscious Experience" appeared in the December 1995 issue of Scientific American.

Introduction: Taking Consciousness Seriously
Two Concepts of Mind	p. 3
Supervenience and Explanation	p. 32
Can Consciousness Be Reductively Explained?	p. 93
Naturalistic Dualism	p. 123
The Paradox of Phenomenal Judgment	p. 172
The Coherence Between Consciousness and Cognition	p. 213
Absent Qualia, Fading Qualia, Dancing Qualia	p. 247
Consciousness and Information: Some Speculation	p. 276
Strong Artificial Intelligence	p. 309
The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics	p. 333
Notes	p. 359
Bibliography	p. 391
Index	p. 405
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