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by Susan Blackmore (Author) "The problem of consciousness is related to most of the oldest questions of philosophy: What is the world made of? ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 472 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Education; REPRINT edition (30 May 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340809094
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340809099
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Mr A Stone, South Bank University

Blackmore provides a very student-friendly way in to the often complex debates about consciousness


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One day, all consciousness textbooks will be made this way. Susan Blackmore's Consciousness is an invaluable addition to the area of consciousness research. It is balanced, scholarly and yet student-friendly: no undergraduate course on consciousness should be without it. This book will prove to be the benchmark by which future consciousness-course texts are judged.

Blackmore's title concentrates on the theory and practice of consciousness by asking you to do some thinking for yourself...she invites you as the reader to join in the speculations by taking part in various illustrative activities. These provide far more insight than words and references ever could on their own. This book can be read by anyone at any level of interest, from the most casual browser to the full-time psychology professional. (Focus )

Blackmore provides a very student-friendly way in to the often complex debates about consciousness (Mr A Stone, South Bank University )
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lecturer's textbook - or state-of-art review ?, 4 Aug 2003
By C R Pearce (Bedfordview South Africa) - See all my reviews
I have really been looking forward to Susan Blackmore's latest book. Her previous "Meme Machine" was an absolutely pleasureable read, and resulted in much 'putting down a while and thinking about what one has just read'. A stimulating read.

This new book is modestly subtitled, "An Introduction" - but I suppose many definitive works on a particular subject are thus categorized. There is little doubt that the author covers the field thoroughly and meticulously, with some references as recently published as 2003.

What is a surprise is that the book is laid out for class study, with suggested activities, comprehension questions and further reading listed with every chapter. But thumbnail biographies of relevant personages also accompany each chapter, and pithy to-the-point quotations are dotted in the margins. Susan's son contributed cute little cartoons here and there, also relevant to the context. All in all, a well thought-out presentation which succeeds admirably.

As to actual content, this fuzzy science of human consciousness doesn't lend itself to breakthrough pronouncements - the 'Illusion of consciousness' and 'No free will' concepts are well covered in previous books.

Once again, the punting of Ms. Blackmore's personal Buddhist views are a little jarring - which she admits - but they do tend to detract from the overall scientific approach to the subject.

I recommend this book to laypeople such as myself who have an interest in this 'last great mystery of science ' - but don't expect a final word on the subject.

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5.0 out of 5 stars life affirming?, 6 Jan 2006
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The presentation of this book will irritate traditionalists (There are lots of cartoons, and GCSE textbook style 'question boxes'), but this should not detract from an what is an excellent introduction to a highly complex topic. Blackmore excels in making very abstract and hypothetical ideas about human consciousness accesible to almost anyone.

In effect the book provides the reader with a 'jumping off point', suggesting that the only way in which you will gain insight into matters related to consciousness is by introspection. In other words, no theory will do the trick - the answers lie in analysing your own subjective experience. What Blackmore does is lay out the key points of various theories through all the relevant disciplines: psychology, philosophy, religion and science.

Of course, this approach does have its weakness - and this is true of any kind of popularisation of a subject. No doubt some would complain that Blackmores approach amounts to 'dumbing down'. However, this is exactly why the book is referred to as an 'introduction', and those looking for a new take on the subject will end up disappointed. However, there are ample references, enabling the reader to pick up on the leads Blackmore gives. As Blackmore writes, studying consciousness completely changes your view of the world, and its something you have to be ready for. Another guarantee is that you will end up more confused than you begun: consciousness can demystify far more than it can explain. However, if you want an intellectual challenge that will change your life this book is worth every penny.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a brave and exciting book, 12 Nov 2004
I agree with the other reviewiers - this is a well written and informative book especially given the subject. It can be used in class as a text book but also lends itself equally well to self learning.

I challenge any one not to be more intrigued by life after reading this book.

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