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In *A Universe of Consciousness*, neuroscientists Gerald M. Edelman and Giulio Tononi present an empirically grounded theory that seeks to explain the fundamental properties of conscious experience. Drawing on large‑scale brain simulations, neuroimaging, and psychophysical experiments, they outline how consciousness can be both an indivisible, private event and an ever‑expanding repertoire of states, from memory to imagination. Their work builds on Edelman’s earlier application of Darwinian principles to brain and mind development, extending it to incorporate recent discoveries in brain physiology, neuropsychology, and mind‑body relations. The book offers a comprehensive, science‑based framework that connects neural activity with the qualitative aspects of thought, learning, and self‑awareness.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Gerald M. Edelman
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