Conscious mind: in search of a fundamental theory. 3rd edition. Chalmers D.

This book, first published in 1996, became one of the most noticeable philosophical treatises of the late XX century. Nowadays, it will not be possible to find serious work on the problem of consciousness in which there were no links to Chalmers. “Conscious mind” is a fascinating philosophical story about the deepest paradoxes and secrets of consciousness. This is a provocative work in which an attempt is made to justify the “naturalistic dualism” based on the author of the author about the non -violent nature of consciousness and its dependence on the functional schemes in the brain. Chalmers also claims that his theory opens up new prospects for the interpretation of quantum mechanics and allows us to talk about the possibility of conscious robots. The clarity of the presentation, the courage of ideas, the ingenuity of mental experiments, the accuracy of reasoning and the wide erudition of the author make this book a real gift for everyone who is interested in philosophy.