Introduces many of the current neuroscientific proposals about consciousness and discusses them from a philosophical point of view.
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Introduces many of the current neuroscientific proposals about consciousness and discusses them from a philosophical point of view.
Profiles the eminent 18th century natural philosopher Henry Cavendish, best known for his work in chemistry and physics and one of the most baffling personalities in the history of science. In these chapters we are introduced to the psychology of science and of scientists and we…
Using an innovative framework for the study of voting behavior in parliamentary democracies, this book sheds new light on the ongoing personalization of politics. The analysis makes use of national election study data from Britain, Germany and The Netherlands and shows that part…
Provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility.
Richard Sorabji presents a unique exploration of the development of moral conscience over 2500 years, from the playwrights of classical Greece to the present. His virtuoso study of the development of pagan, Christian, and secular conceptions of conscience culminates in a conside…
Richard Sorabji presents a unique discussion of the development of moral conscience over a period of 2500 years, from the playwrights of the fifth century BCE to the present. He addresses key topics including the original meaning and continuing nature of conscience, the ideas of…
Richard Sorabji presents a unique exploration of the development of moral conscience over 2500 years, from the playwrights of classical Greece to the present. His virtuoso study of the development of pagan, Christian, and secular conceptions of conscience culminates in a conside…
"Brain death-the condition of a non-functioning brain, has been widely adopted around the world as a definition of death since it was detailed in a report by an ad hoc committee of Harvard Medical School faculty in 1968. It also remains a focus of controversy and debate, an earl…
"Brain death-the condition of a non-functioning brain, has been widely adopted around the world as a definition of death since it was detailed in a report by an ad hoc committee of Harvard Medical School faculty in 1968. It also remains a focus of controversy and debate, an earl…
"Brain death-the condition of a non-functioning brain, has been widely adopted around the world as a definition of death since it was detailed in a report by an ad hoc committee of Harvard Medical School faculty in 1968. It also remains a focus of controversy and debate, an earl…
This book discusses topics on the qualities that make up sentience; ethics, morality and attitudes; animal welfare science: history and concepts; brain complexity and cognitive ability; feelings and emotions; awareness and consciousness; motivation and needs; welfare assessment;…