Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/rVCcHu Direct versus Indirect Realism A Neurophilosophical Debate on Consciousness By: John R. Smythies Publisher: Academic Press Print ISBN: 9780128121412, 0128121416 eText ISBN: 9780128121429, 0128121424 Copyright year: 2018 Format: EPUB Available from $ 99.95 USD SKU 9780128121429 Direct versus Indirect Realism: A Neurophilosophical Debate on Consciousness brings together leading neuroscientists and philosophers to explain and defend their theories on consciousness. The book offers a one-of-a-kind look at the radically opposing theories concerning the nature of the objects of immediate perception—whether these are distal physical objects or phenomenal experiences in the conscious mind. Each side—neuroscientists and philosophers—offers accessible, comprehensive explanations of their points-of-view, with each side also providing a response to the other that offers a unique approach on opposing positions. It is the only book available that combines thorough discussion of the arguments behind both direct and indirect realism in a single resource, and is required reading for neuroscientists, neurophilosophers, cognitive scientists and anyone interested in conscious perception and the mind-brain connection. Combines discussion of both direct realism and indirect realism in a single, accessible resource Provides a thorough, well-rounded understanding of not only the opposing views of neuroscientists and philosophers on the nature of conscious perception, but also insight into why the opposition persists Offers a unique dialog approach, with neuroscientists and philosophers providing responses and rebuttals to one another’s contributions
