Soul dust the magic of consciousness
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Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2011].
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1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrations
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9781400838073 (e-book)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-238) and index.
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"How is consciousness possible? What biological purpose does it serve? And why do we value it so highly? In Soul Dust, the psychologist Nicholas Humphrey, a leading figure in consciousness research, proposes a startling new theory. Consciousness, he argues, is nothing less than a magical-mystery show that we stage for ourselves inside our own heads. This self-made show lights up the world for us and makes us feel special and transcendent. Thus consciousness paves the way for spirituality, and allows us, as human beings, to reap the rewards, and anxieties, of living in what Humphrey calls the "soul niche." Tightly argued, intellectually gripping, and a joy to read, Soul Dust provides answers to the deepest questions. It shows how the problem of consciousness merges with questions that obsess us all--how life should be lived and the fear of death. Resting firmly on neuroscience and evolutionary theory, and drawing a wealth of insights from philosophy and literature ..."--Jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Humphrey, N. (2011). Soul dust: the magic of consciousness . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Humphrey, Nicholas. 2011. Soul Dust: The Magic of Consciousness. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Humphrey, Nicholas. Soul Dust: The Magic of Consciousness Princeton University Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Humphrey, Nicholas. Soul Dust: The Magic of Consciousness Princeton University Press, 2011.
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