The Race for Consciousness

John G. Taylor

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Bradford Books
24 August 2001

Cognition & cognitive psychology

Series: The Race for Consciousness

Scientists may be approaching the finish-line in the race to understand consciousness. John Taylor introduces the contending theories, including his own.

There is a sense among scientists that the time is finally ripe for the problem of consciousness to be solved once and for all. The development of new experimental and theoretical tools for probing the brain has produced an atmosphere of unparalleled optimism that the job can now be done properly- The race for consciousness is on!

In this book, John Taylor describes the complete scene of entries, riders, gamblers, and racecourses. He presents his own entry into the race, which he has been working on for the past twenty-five years-the relational theory of consciousness, according to which consciousness is created through the relations between brain states, especially those involving memories of personal experiences. Because it is an ongoing and adaptive process, consciousness emerges from past brain activity. It is this highly subtle and delicate process of emergence that leads to the complexity of consciousness. Taylor does not just present another theory of consciousness, but makes comprehensible the nuts-and-bolts methodology behind the myriad attempts to win the race.

By: John G. Taylor
Imprint: Bradford Books
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 621g
ISBN: 9780262700863
ISBN 10: 0262700867
Series: The Race for Consciousness
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 24 August 2001
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John G. Taylor is Emeritus Professor and Director, Centre for Neural Networks, Kings College, University of London, and Guest Scientist, Institute of Medicine, Research Centre, Juelich, Germany. He has published more than four hundred papers in quantum field theory, elementary particle physics, string theory, neural networks, time series, pattern recognition, and cognitive neuroscience. He is also a prominent debunker of pseudoscience.

Reviews for The Race for Consciousness

"""... with regard to the wonderful wealth of information he gives us, and the way he pushes theorizing in the field forward, one can have only an enthusiasm almost equal to Taylor's own."" - Christopher Bullock, Boston Book Review"

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The Race for Consciousness

John G. Taylor

$125

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