Neural Basis of ConsciousnessNaoyuki Osaka Recent advances in cognitive neuroscience make possible an understanding of the neural events that are associated with different forms of consciousness. To fully understand and unveil the mystery of consciousness inside the brain we require examination of the concept of neural basis of conscious mind.This book provides a systematic exploration of consciousness and gives an overview of neural and quantum basis of conscious mind through careful explanation of proposed models and extends these theories challenging some generalised views on consciousness. Each chapter provides a review of the findings and theoretical accounts related to neural basis of consciousness and the mechanisms of the different varieties of consciousness. Professor Naoyuki Osaka (Kyoto University) has been active in experimental research on consciousness and attention for more than 15 years. (Series B) |
Contents
Table of contents | 4 |
CHAPTER | 5 |
Experimental studies | 57 |
A distinction with a difference | 105 |
CHAPTER 8 | 123 |
CHAPTER 9 | 141 |
CHAPTER 10 | 167 |
CHAPTER 11 | 201 |
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