Books like Toward a science of consciousness II by Stuart R. Hameroff

This book argues against Cartesian dualism and traditional views of consciousness, proposing a new theory that consciousness is a product of a computer-like virtual machine.

Hobson examines the brain structures and functions that underlie conscious experience, blending neuroscience, psychology, philosophy and personal insight to explore mind‑body questions, free will, and the mysterious subjective aspect of consciousness.

A collection of papers from a science conference focusing on consciousness and its study.

"In this book J. Allan Hobson sets out a compelling - and controversial - theory of consciousness. Our brain-mind, as he calls it, is not a fixed identity but a dynamic balancing act between the chemical systems that regulate waking and dreaming. Drawing on his work both as a sleep researcher and as a psychiatrist, Hobson looks in particular at the strikingly similar chemical characteristics of the states of dreaming and psychosis. His underlying theme is that the form of our thoughts, emotions, dreams, and memories derives from specific nerve cells and electrochemical impulses described by neuroscientists. Among the questions Hobson explores are, what are dreams? Do they have any hidden meaning, or are they simply emotionally salient images whose peculiar narrative structure reflects the unique neurophysiology of sleep? And what is the relationship between the delirium of our dream life and psychosis?"--BOOK JACKET.