The Essential Book of Consciousness

Consciousness sits at one of science's more fascinating frontiers, where neurology, psychology, evolutionary biology and philosophy all meet. This highly visual, full-colour guide moves through that territory clearly, setting out the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of awareness. Mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the so-called easy and hard problems of consciousness, and the puzzle of free will are each explored, making this a solid starting point for anyone curious about how the mind actually works.