Theories of Consciousness: An Introduction

William Seager9780415183932, 9780415183949, 0415183936, 0415183944, 0203053079, 9780203053072, 9780203273524

Theories of Consciousness provides an introduction to a variety of approaches to consciousness, questions the nature of consciousness, and contributes to current debates about whether a scientific understanding of consciousness is possible. While discussing key figures including Descartes, Fodor, Dennett and Chalmers, the book incorporates identity theories, representational theories, intentionality, externalism and new information-based theories.