“Rethinking Consciousness” presents a scientific theory that aims to explain subjective experiences by examining how the brain constructs awareness.
In "Rethinking Consciousness," Michael S. A. Graziano challenges traditional notions of consciousness and offers a scientific theory to explain subjective experience. Graziano proposes the Attention Schema Theory (AST), which suggests that consciousness is not a mysterious phenomenon but rather a product of the brain's attention system. The book explores how the brain constructs awareness, including self-awareness, and addresses questions such as why we experience a vivid inner life and how we attribute awareness to others. Graziano delves into the scientific and philosophical implications of his theory, presenting a thought-provoking perspective on the nature of consciousness.
Title: "Rethinking Consciousness: A Scientific Theory of Subjective Experience"
Author: Michael S. A. Graziano
Publishing Year: 2019
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Length in Hours: 6 hours 29 minutes