Introduction: The Problem of Consciousness
1. The Metaphysics of Consciousness
2. Consciousness, Neuroscience, and Attention
3. Representational and Cognitive Theories of Consciousness
4. Consciousness and Psychopathology
5. Animal and Machine Consciousness
Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
Glossary
Bibliography
Index.
Biography
Rocco J. Gennaro is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern Indiana, USA. His most recent books are The Consciousness Paradox: Consciousness, Concepts, and Higher-Order Thoughts (2012) and Disturbed Consciousness: New Essays on Psychopathologies and Theories of Consciousness (2015).
'Consciousness is one of the central issues in philosophy of mind, and Rocco Gennaro’s book is a terrific introduction to the topic for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates. Indeed, anyone interested in consciousness or the mind is sure to learn much from it.' - Jacob Berger, Idaho State University, USA
'Drawing on a vast array of interdisciplinary sources, Gennaro shows how issues concerning consciousness intersect with a number of topics of contemporary concern - from selfhood to psychopathology, from animals to machines. Perfect for any reader looking for an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the debate about consciousness!' - Amy Kind, Claremont McKenna College, USA
'A clear, helpful and well-organized tour of the central issues that concern consciousness. Gennaro covers a broad range of theories - all of which are the basis of current research - in a way that is accessible to undergraduates. This is a great textbook for teaching, and an essential introduction to the subject of consciousness.' - Nico Orlandi, University of California at Santa Cruz, USA
'This is an excellent introduction to the topic of consciousness, providing an exciting tour through a wide range of topics of contemporary interest. It is accessible and highly readable, and at the same time rigorous and empirically informed. It is well suited for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, or anyone who wants to get up to speed on the cutting edge of consciousness research.' - Angela Mendelovici, University of Western Ontario, Canada
