Waking, Dreaming, Being Self and Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation, and Philosophy

A renowned philosopher of the mind, also known for his groundbreaking work on Buddhism and cognitive science, Evan Thompson combines the latest neuroscience research on sleep, dreaming, and meditation with Indian and Western philosophy of mind, casting new light on the self and its relation to the brain.

About the author

Evan Thompson. Foreword by Stephen Batchelor

Summary

Cognitive science joins with Asian contemplative traditions and philosophy to bring revolutionary meaning to the human experience.

Report

"Extraordinary and exciting claims... beautiful ideas." Cosmos and Culture

Product details

• Authors: Evan Thompson, Evan/ Batchelor Thompson, Evan (University of British Columbia) Thompson, Thompson Evan
• Assisted by: Batchelor Stephen (Foreword)
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 25.08.2017
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Eastern philosophy
• EAN: 9780231136952
• ISBN: 978-0-231-13695-2
• Pages: 496
• Subjects: Buddhismus, Ostasiatische und indische Philosophie, Neurowissenschaften, PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, RELIGION / Buddhism / General, Philosophy of Mind, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, RELIGION / Religion & Science, SCIENCE / Cognitive Science, Buddhism, History of Science, Neurosciences, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Religion and science, Religion & science, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy