Philosophy Consciousness

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"Consciousness matters. Arguably it matters more than anything. The purpose of this book is to build towards an explanation of just what the matter is."

Nicholas Humphrey begins this compelling exploration of the biggest of big questions with a challenge to the reader, and himself. What's involved in "seeing red"? What is it like for us to see someone else seeing something red? Seeing a red screen tells us a fact about something in the world. But it also creates a new fact - a sensation in each of our minds, the feeling of redness.

The original treatise introducing rational nondualism. What if Western thought is warped by an illusion so persuasive that it affects almost every aspect of our understanding, including modern science? Scientists look for objective knowledge. But suppose the distinction between the observer and the observed does not exist. This insight—called nondual awareness—is deeply counterintuitive; few grasp its full implications. Yet rational thought points to a nondual world, as articulated in Existential Rationalism. The realization forces us to reexamine the foundations of modern science: ...

After seeing his own cells used to grow clumps of new neurons - essentially mini-brains - Philip Ball begins to examine the concepts of identity and consciousness. Delving into humanity's deep evolutionary past to look at how complex creatures like us emerged from single-celled life, he offers a new perspective on how humans think about ourselves.

When UNESCO convenes a diverse team of world-renowned experts in Paris, the goal is audacious: to settle the question of free will once and for all. For the first time ever, the combined knowledge of neuroscientists, cognitive psychologists, philosophers, a physicist, a legal scholar, and an advanced AI may finally crack it. Through a dynamic blend of cutting-edge science, spirited dialogue, unexpected twists and riveting thrills, this audiobook explores the mind, choice, and what it means to be human.

The existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once declared "the ideal limit of aquatic sports...is waterskiing". The avid surfer and lavishly credentialed academic philosopher Aaron James vigorously disagrees, and in Surfing with Sartre he intends to expound the thinking surfer's view of the matter, in the process elucidating such philosophical categories as freedom, being, phenomenology, morality, epistemology, and even the emerging values of what he terms "leisure capitalism".

New revised expanded updated 2019 2nd Edition by Ramaji and Ananda Devi. Print book buyers get "1000" free on Kindle. "1000" is the complete guide to LOCs (Levels of Consciousness) and the revolutionary new Map of Awakening. You can quickly and easily figure out your own LOC. Now you can know exactly where you stand on your spiritual path and what is ahead of you. "1000" answers the common question "How can I tell if a teacher is enlightened?" LOCs of more than 400 contemporary non-duality and Advaita teachers included in the text. Curious about how enlightened Gangaji or Mooji or Byron ...

¡No esperes más! y descubre cómo el estoicismo y la filosofía estoica puede ayudarte a cultivar la autodisciplina y una vida plena.

Discover traditional Maori philosophy through 52 whakatauki - simple, powerful life lessons, one for every week. Each one is retold by respected Maori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder to show how we can live a less stressful daily life, with more contentment and kindness for each other and the planet. Find out how the power of aroha can help you each day and through its many meanings - fundamental Maori values - make a happier world for everyone.

¿Has oído hablar alguna vez de la filosofía práctica? ¿Te gustaría conocer las particularidades de la filosofía práctica? ¿Quieres saber cómo puedes enriquecer tu vida con la filosofía práctica? Con esta práctica guía, aprenderás: cómo la filosofía práctica puede servirte de ayuda en la vida, cuáles son las cuestiones fundamentales de la filosofía práctica, qué valores y normas de tipo filosófico son predominantes, los primeros progresos de la filosofía práctica, lo que representó la sorprendente vida de Nicolás Maquiavelo, y mucho más!

If you are feeling unheard in life or are constantly being told that you are not being listened to by those around you, if you find that you are unable to or have stopped listening to yourself, listen to this audiobook, Be Heard to Be Rich. Be heard or die - how can being heard save lives? This is the point at which from great overwhelm can come great change for many people. Change may be necessary when you decide that good is not good enough, and the status quo is not the path or the blueprint for your future.

Every year, we are given a fixed number of days. Some days pass us by without leaving a trace and some days we remember forever. Do you remember your first kiss? Or how the first rays of the spring sun feel? Or how about the best meal you ever had? These memorable experiences are characterised by intensity of perception, depth of feeling or sense of profound significance causing them to stand out in our mind and involve a heightened sense of wonder and awe.

Thinking About Thinking is a based on a series of lectures delivered at Harvard University in 1996 by Professors Alan Dershowitz (lawyer), Robert Nozick (philosopher) and Stephen Jay Gould (paleontologist) about perennial issues such as truth, free will, race, gender, and religion.

Embark on a captivating journey through the metaphysical ideas of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz with "Leibniz's Monads: Unraveling the Fabric of Reality." This thought-provoking exploration delves into Leibniz's concept of monads, simple substances that form the very essence of the universe. In easily understandable language, this book illuminates: Leibniz's life and historical context, grounding his philosophy in his time. The foundations of Leibniz's philosophy, including his critique of Cartesian and Spinozist thought. The intriguing concept of monads, their characteristics, and the ...

"The Joyful Wisdom", written in 1882, just before "Zarathustra", is rightly judged to be one of Nietzsche's best books. Here the essentially grave and masculine face of the poet-philosopher is seen to light up and suddenly break into a delightful smile. The warmth and kindness that beam from his features will astonish those hasty psychologists who have never divined that behind the destroyer is the creator, and behind the blasphemer the lover of life.

Organismo da sanare, forza lavoro da impiegare, carne da redimere, inconscio da liberare: nel corpo, nella repressione della sua naturale ambivalenza, è leggibile la storia culturale dell'Occidente. Un audiolibro fondamentale, la proposta di una psicologia che, togliendo la scissione anima/corpo sui cui si fonda, cominci a pensarsi contro se stessa.

The world is louder than ever. It's not just the noise in our ears, but also the noise on our screens and in our heads. 'Silence is golden,' the adage goes. But how do we find it in times like these? Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz take us on an unlikely journey exploring why silence is essential for physical health, mental clarity, professional fulfilment, nourishing relationships, ecological sustainability and vibrant community.

In dieser Schrift setzt Rudolf Steiner sich mit Grundgedanken Goethes und Fichtes auseinander und entwickelt dabei die erkenntnistheoretischen Grundlagen seiner späteren anthroposophischen Geisteswissenschaft.

Vivimos en un mundo complejo, revuelto. Asediados por emergencias climáticas, tecnologías adictivas, políticas radicales, conflictos culturales, un consumo desbocado y noticias que nos aturden y confunden, necesitamos más que nunca detenernos a pensar. En este singular y valioso audiolibrolibro, la filósofa María Ángeles Quesada nos ilustra sobre una gran virtud, un tanto olvidada: la virtud de pensar. Aborda de manera directa y amena en qué consiste el pensamiento crítico y cómo impulsarlo y cultivarlo.

Empathy is an extremely powerful ability. It allows one to feel what others are feeling, sympathize with them, and eventually influence their emotions to help them overcome any negative feelings. This sensitivity to emotions can sometimes reflect negatively on empaths - they are often victims of dark psychology techniques. Luckily, there’s a way that allows empaths to protect their mind against emotional predators, and achieve superior control over their empathic powers – Stoicism!