{"product_id":"a-dialogue-on-consciousness-9780195375299","title":"A DIALOGUE ON CONSCIOUSNESS","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn recent years  the problem of consciousness has developed into one of the most important and hotly contested areas in the philosophy of mind. Many philosophers regard consciousness as an entirely physical phenomenon  yet it seems to elude scientific explanation. On the other hand  viewing consciousness as a nonphysical phenomenon brings up even larger issues. If consciousness is not physical  how can it be explained? Concise  up-to-date  and engaging  A Dialogue on Consciousness explores these issues in depth. It features two main characters  Tollens and Ponens--unemployed graduate students who secretly live in a university library--who bring the debate alive. Tollens and Ponens examine the most significant theories and arguments in the field  quoting key passages from both classic and contemporary texts. Their discussion encompasses an expansive and diverse range of ideas  from those that originated in the Enlightenment up to todays most current perspectives. The dialogue concludes with a consideration of the pros and cons of modern physicalist views and nonphysicalist alternatives. An extensive annotated list of suggested readings directs readers to the most relevant and helpful primary sources. An accessible and entertaining introduction to this complex issue  A Dialogue on Consciousness ideal for courses in philosophy of mind and consciousness. It also serves as an excellent supplement to introductory philosophy courses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647247638581,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195375297","price":23.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195375299.jpg?v=1781690662","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-dialogue-on-consciousness-9780195375299","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}