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The Nature of Consciousness

The Nature of Consciousness

Rost, E. R.

Hardcover

PhilosophyMetaphysical GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1169717802
ISBN13: 9781169717800
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 156
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Nature of Consciousness by E. R. Rost is a book that delves into the topic of consciousness and explores its various aspects. The author presents a comprehensive analysis of the nature of consciousness, its properties, and its relationship with the brain and the body. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of consciousness.In the first part, Rost provides an overview of the history of consciousness studies and examines various theories of consciousness, including the dualism theory, the materialism theory, and the panpsychism theory. He also discusses the concept of qualia, which refers to the subjective experience of consciousness.In the second part, the author delves deeper into the properties of consciousness, such as its unity, continuity, and self-awareness. He also explores the relationship between consciousness and perception, memory, and emotion.In the third part, Rost discusses the neural correlates of consciousness and examines the role of the brain in generating conscious experience. He also presents a theory of consciousness that integrates various aspects of consciousness, including its subjective experience, its properties, and its neural correlates.Overall, The Nature of Consciousness is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a comprehensive analysis of the nature of consciousness. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and neuroscience.1930. This book is a scientific examination in the light of newly discovered facts which prove that the Buddhist Doctrine alone is tenable since it conforms to science and explains the complicated mental processes in a simple manner. Twenty-five tables and diagrams explain in detail the nature and classification of consciousness, while the chapters on concentration and meditation are of the greatest practical help to the student and followers of Buddhism. Partial Contents: extreme emptiness of everything that exists; range of variance of the continuity of energy in space-time; evolution; rebirth; range of beings in the universe; Kamma; law of dependent origination; five Khanda; consciousness; sleep; dreams; classification of types of consciousness; concentration; meditation; psychic powers; abnormalities of consciousness, effects of alcohol and drugs and diet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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