Isbn: 9780198539780 - shadows of the mind: a search for the missing science of consciousness (34 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. The motivation for this book arose, in part, from a need for detailed replies to a number of queries and criticisms from readers of the author's previous book, The Emperor's New Mind , many of whom have gone to extraordinary lengths to avoid the conclusion that there must be something non-computational involved in thinking. Penrose searches for a means, within the constraints of the hard facts of science, whereby a scientifically describable brain might be able to perform the needed non-computational actions. He develops the argument of how quantum effects might have a fundamental relevance to consciousness and to non-computable brain action. Some of the more startling implications of this are based on new scientific information which is discussed in detail, leading to one of the most extraordinary and fundamental implications of quantum theory: quantum entanglement, the process by which the behaviour of `classically' described systems is explicable only in quantum mechanical terms. There is a thorough examination of the implications of G "odel's theorem maintaining that conscious thinking must indeed involve ingredients that cannot adequately be simulated by mere computation. No prior knowledge of quantum theory on the part of the reader is assumed. This book is intended for the general reader; physicists, computer scientists, philosophers, etc.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. The motivation for this book arose, in part, from a need for detailed replies to a number of queries and criticisms from readers of the author's previous book, The Emperor's New Mind , many of whom have gone to extraordinary lengths to avoid the conclusion that there must be something non-computational involved in thinking. Penrose searches for a means, within the constraints of the hard facts of science, whereby a scientifically describable brain might be able to perform the needed non-computational actions. He develops the argument of how quantum effects might have a fundamental relevance to consciousness and to non-computable brain action. Some of the more startling implications of this are based on new scientific information which is discussed in detail, leading to one of the most extraordinary and fundamental implications of quantum theory: quantum entanglement, the process by which the behaviour of `classically' described systems is explicable only in quantum mechanical terms. There is a thorough examination of the implications of G "odel's theorem maintaining that conscious thinking must indeed involve ingredients that cannot adequately be simulated by mere computation. No prior knowledge of quantum theory on the part of the reader is assumed. This book is intended for the general reader; physicists, computer scientists, philosophers, etc.…

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Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. A visionary glimpse of the possible future of science by one of the world's leading physicists. Penrose points toward a new science that may eventually explain the physical basis of the mind--and introduces new ideas on the mysterious interface where classical and quantum physics meet.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Roger Penrose, Shadows of the Mind: A Search for the Missing Science of Consciousness. Oxford University Press, 1995. First edition, second impression, explicitly stated on the copyright page as "Reprinted 1995 (with corrections)" following the original 1994 publication. Blue hardcover boards with gilt lettering to spine. Clean and unmarked throughout, with a firm binding and clean page edges. Dust jacket is bright and complete, with light handling and minor edge wear. Penrose's major sequel to The Emperor's New Mind, developing his argument that human understanding and consciousness cannot be adequately accounted for by computational models alone. The book ranges across Gödel's incompleteness theorem, artificial intelligence and mathematical reasoning before turning to quantum mechanics and Penrose's proposals concerning non-computational physical processes in the brain, including his discussion of neuronal microtubules and the work of Stuart Hameroff. An important work in the modern debate concerning consciousness, computation, artificial intelligence and the relationship between physics and the mind.…

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FIRST EDITION 8vo. dark blue cloth hardback, gilt, in unclipped dust jacket. 457pp., Indexed, illustrated in b/w. A clean copy with no markings or inscripions. Slight fading to dust jacket spine. A VERY GOOD COPY in VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. (Shelf 78) ISBN: 0198539789 PLEASE NOTE: Heavy Book (1 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 474. Original publisher's black cloth lettered gilt at the spine. Neat small Reynolds Stone style calligraphic bookplate on patedown of Godfrey Huddle (1936 - 2024) Suffolk musician (cellist) and book collector (philosophy / music/ William Blake.) Fine in near fine dust jacket slightly sunned at spine. No inscriptions, not price-clipped. …

[0-19-853978-9] 1994, 1st edition. (Hardcover) Fine, no dust jacket. 457pp. Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, notes and references, bibliography, index. (Science, Consciousness).

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