Susan blackmore books list of books by author susan blackmore. She is therefore ideally qualified to write this very short introduction to consciousness. Susan blackmore has written an excellent book dealing with one of the most challenging problems confronting human kind as we enter the 21st century. An introduction, third edition, routledge, april 2018. Author susan blackmore interviews about 20 scientists working in the physics and biology of consciousness, and focuses mainly on the neurobiological aspects of mind, subjective experience, free will and consciousness. An introduction, published 2011 under isbn 9780199739097 and isbn 0199739099. Susan blackmore is a writer who holds an enthusiastic obsession over what consciousness means and how current research is attempting to define conscious in terms of scientific principles. The book examines consciousness from myriad viewpoints. Blackmore outlines the scientific findings on consciousness. A very short introduction very short introductions, has performed an exceptional task here covering the immense field of consciousness with this, consciousness.
Susan blackmore, author of several books on the topic of consciousness, conversations on consciousness. Shes exploring the existence of a new class of meme, spread by human technology. Jun 25, 2010 buy consciousness 2 by blackmore, susan isbn. An introduction 2nd edition 9780199739097 by susan j. Ten zen questions by susan blackmorethis is one book of which you could say the author has lost her mind without fear of giving offence, says steven poole. Susan blackmore is a writer, lecturer, and visiting professor at the university of plymouth, uk. Consciousness all my books and articles are listed in publications. Susan blackmore s neardeath experience research one of the most dedicated skeptical researchers of neardeath experiences is susan blackmore, a senior lecturer in psychology at the university of the west of england, a parapsychologist, and zen buddhist.
These pocketsized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. This lively, engaging, and authoritative book provides a. Before you read greg stones excellent critique of skeptic susan blackmore s theory of the nde, you may want to first read a brief description of susan blackmore s hypothesis. An introduction by guy saunders there has been a plethora of books on consciousness in the last ten to fifteen years.
This groundbreaking new book by bestselling author susan blackmore is the first of its kind to bring together all the major theories of consciousness studies, from those based on neuroscience to those based on quantum theory or eastern philosophy. Consciousness paperback susan blackmore oxford university. Apr 27, 2018 the meme machine 1999 has been translated into 16 languages. Susan blackmore is one of britains bestknown media skeptics. She is the author of conversations on consciousness 2006, a very short introduction to consciousness 2005, and the meme machine 1999, all published by oxford university press. A very short introduction very short introductions, has performed an exceptional task here covering the immense field of. She has written or contributed to over 40 books and 60 scholarly articles and is a contributor to the guardian newspaper. In 1973, susan blackmore graduated from st hildas college, oxford, with a degree in psychology and physiology. Nov 26, 20 this groundbreaking textbook by bestselling author susan blackmore was the first of its kind to bring together all the major theories of consciousness studies, from those based on neuroscience to those based on quantum theory or eastern philosophy. Professor susan blackmore is a renowned psychologist and wellpublished author, with both popular science and scholarly articles to her name, some in the field of consciousness. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. What the best minds think about the brain, free will, and what it means to be human,ten zen questions,the meme machine popular science, and consciousness. Susan blackmore is a psychologist, writer, and visiting professor at the university of plymouth. The experiments and case studies she presents are entertaining and thoughtprovoking, as they seek evidence in dreaming, synaesthesia, multiple personalities, ouijah boards, outof.
A critique of susan blackmores dying brain hypothesis by. See all books authored by susan blackmore, including consciousness. Susan jane blackmore is a british writer, lecturer, sceptic, broadcaster, and a visiting professor at the university of plymouth. A whole hour discussing the meaning of consciousness. An introduction, susan blackmore presents the views, research, and conclusions the philosophical and scientific communities have developed. The book examines topics such as how subjective experiences arise from objective brain processes. Troscianko is a writer and researcher interested in mental health, readers responses to literature, and how the two might be linked as. Explore books by susan blackmore with our selection at. Consciousness by susan blackmore overdrive rakuten. Susan blackmore is sharp and relentless in her quest to unveil confusion and misunderstanding regarding what consciousness is and what or who the self is. Dan dennett and me in conversation about his new book at the bristol festival of ideas.
Susan jane blackmore born 29 july 1951 is a british writer, lecturer, sceptic, broadcaster, and a visiting professor at the university of plymouth. Consciousness susan blackmore oxford university press. This edition of consciousness, revised by author team susan blackmore and emily troscianko, explores the key theories and evidence in consciousness studies ranging from neuroscience and psychology to quantum theories and philosophy. A csicop fellow, she was awarded the csicop distinguished skeptic award in 1991. The author of numerous scientific articles and book contributionsincluding the meme machine, she writes for several magazines and newspapers and is a frequent contributor on radio. Susan blackmore is dedicated to understanding the scientific nature of consciousness. Consciousness is a set of physical processes that give rise to conscious experience.
Now in a new edition, this innovative text is the first volume to bring together all the major theories of consciousness studiesfrom those rooted in traditional western philosophy to those coming out of neuroscience, quantum theory, and eastern philosophy. This groundbreaking new book by bestselling author susan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. People often ask me what to read on a particular subject. A very short introduction, and conversations on consciousness. Consciousness an introduction by blackmore, susan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May 29, 2000 susan blackmore s latest book is the meme machine, published by oxford university press. This edition of consciousness, revised by author team susan blackmore and emily troscianko, explores the key theories and evidence in. On the first page we discover that a great deal of this book is aimed at increasing rather than decreasing your perplexity. She is a ted lecturer, blogs for the guardian and psychology today, and frequently appears on radio. I have written extensively on consciousness this is just a small selection my books on consciousness consciousness. Her latest work centers on the existence of memes little bits of knowledge, lore, habit that seem to spread themselves using human brains as mere carriers.
Susan blackmores consciousness skeptical about skeptics. Her research ranges through outofbody experiences and claims of the paranormal to minds, memes, and the mysteries of consciousness and free will. A very short introduction very short introductions by susan blackmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Challenges readers to reconsider key concepts such as personality, free will, and the soul. This groundbreaking textbook by bestselling author susan blackmore was the first of its kind to bring together all the major theories of. Her fields of research include memetics, parapsychology, consciousness, and she is best known for her book the meme machine.
Blackmore starts off the book by discussing what, exactly, consciousness is. Susan jane blackmore is an english freelance writer, lecturer, and broadcaster on psychology and the paranormal, perhaps best known for her book the meme machine. Susan jane blackmore is a freelance writer, lecturer and broadcaster, and a visiting professor at the university of plymouth. Consciousness and neuroscience, sue blackmore youtube. Dying to live, in search of the light, and her latest, the meme machine. An introduction is divided into nine sections that examine such topics as how subjective experiences arise from objective brain processes, the basic neuroscience and neuropathology of consciousness, altered states of consciousness, mystical experiences and dreams, and the effects of drugs and meditation. Susan blackmore author susan blackmore is a psychologist, freelance writer, and lecturer. What the best minds think about the brain, free will, and what it means to be human, and more on. Framed by ten critical questions that are derived from zens teachings, zen and the art of consciousness explores how intellectual enquiry and meditation can expand your understanding and experience of consciousness and tackle some of todays greatest scientific mysteries. Apr 18, 2011 susan blackmore combines the latest scientific theories about mind, self, and consciousness with a lifetimes practice of zen. The last great mystery of science, consciousness is a topic that was banned from serious research for most of the last century, but is now an area of increasing popular interest, as well as a rapidly expanding area of study for students of psychology, philosophy and neuroscience. Blackmore started her career by doing research in parapsychology, but has announced on several occasions that she has left the field of parapsychology to devote herself to the study of memes, as proposed. Susan blackmore is a psychologist and writer researching consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences, and a visiting professor at the university of plymouth. The psychologist susan blackmore chooses the five best books that tackle consciousness and the hard problem of accounting for its existence.
This groundbreaking new book by bestselling author susan blackmore is the first of its kind to bring together all the major theories of consciousness studies. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Her book, conversations on consciousness is a collection of 20 interviews, with 21 of the leading thinkers on consciousness. It examines why the term consciousness has no recognised definition and provides an opportunity to delve.
Consciousness and out of body experiences, with dr. A muchneeded launch pad for the further exploration of this complicated, controversial, and unresolved issue. Daniel dennetts book consciousness explained 1991 was an early example of the genre. It examines why the term consciousness has no recognised definition and provides an opportunity to delve into personal intuitions about the self, mind, and consciousness. This is a potentially complicated subject, and blackmore writes with enough clarity to make understanding easy. Aug 09, 2017 psychologist susan blackmore talks about her work in the light of the buddhas teaching, actions do exist, and also their consequences, but the person who acts does not. She has a degree in psychology and physiology from oxford university 1973 and a phd in parapsychology from the university of surrey 1980.
850 13 1403 1315 1139 1201 1021 1293 1045 1652 1677 322 708 710 309 35 187 1648 1348 1278 1582 369 1253 1059 1133 1240 550 1301 1406 100 793 26 916 197 1124 1525 1594 491 1498 808 1370 1090 573 310 1309 584 1222 1210 986 1102