{"product_id":"the-routledge-handbook-of-consciousness","title":"Routledge Handbook of Consciousness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere has been an explosion of work on consciousness in the last 30–40 years from philosophers, psychologists, and neurologists. Thus, there is a need for an interdisciplinary, comprehensive volume in the field that brings together contributions from a wide range of experts on fundamental and cutting-edge topics. \u003ci\u003eThe Routledge Handbook of Consciousness\u003c\/i\u003e fills this need and makes each chapter’s importance understandable to students and researchers from a variety of backgrounds. Designed to complement and better explain primary sources, this volume is a valuable \"first-stop\" publication for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in any course on \"Consciousness,\" \"Philosophy of Mind,\" or \"Philosophy of Psychology,\" as well as a valuable handbook for researchers in these fields who want a useful reference to have close at hand. The 34 chapters, all published here for the first time, are divided into three parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart I covers the \"History and Background Metaphysics\" of consciousness, such as dualism, materialism, free will, and personal identity, and includes a chapter on Indian philosophy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart II is on specific \"Contemporary Theories of Consciousness,\" with chapters on representational, information integration, global workspace, attention-based, and quantum theories. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart III is entitled \"Major Topics in Consciousness Research,\" with chapters on psychopathologies, dreaming, meditation, time, action, emotion, multisensory experience, animal and robot consciousness, and the unity of consciousness. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter begins with a brief introduction and concludes with a list of \"Related Topics,\" as well as a list of \"References,\" making the volume indispensable for the newcomer and experienced researcher alike. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54070248440152,"sku":null,"price":303.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138936218.jpg?v=1777783549","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/the-routledge-handbook-of-consciousness","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}