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In this important book, Susan Hurley sheds new light on consciousness by examining its relationships to action from various angles. She assesses the role of agency in the unity of a conscious perspective, and argues that perception and action are more deeply interdependent than we usually assume. A standard view conceives perception as input from world to mind and action as output from mind to world, with the serious business of thought in between. Hurley criticizes this picture, and considers how the interdependence of perceptual experience and agency at the personal level (of mental contents and norms) may emerge from the subpersonal level (of underlying causal processes and complex dynamic feedback systems). Her twolevel view has wide implications, for topics that include selfconsciousness, the modularity of mind, and the relations of mind to world. The self no longer lurks hidden somewhere between perceptual input and behavioral output, but reappears out in the open, embodied and embedded in its environment.Hurley traces these themes from Kantian and Wittgensteinian arguments through to intriguing recent work in neuropsychology and in dynamic systems approaches to the mind, providing a bridge from mainstream philosophy to work in other disciplines. Consciousness in Action is unique in the range of philosophical and scientific work it draws on, and in the deep criticism it offers of centuriesold habits of thought.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Consciousness in Action'? A: 'Consciousness in Action' by Susan Hurley focuses on the relationship between consciousness and action, arguing that perception and action are more interdependent than traditionally thought.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Consciousness in Action'? A: The author of 'Consciousness in Action' is Susan Hurley, a philosopher known for her work on consciousness and agency.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes in 'Consciousness in Action' include the unity of conscious perspective, the role of agency, self-consciousness, and the interdependence of perception and action.
- Q: Is 'Consciousness in Action' suitable for readers without a background in philosophy? A: While 'Consciousness in Action' addresses complex philosophical ideas, it draws on a range of interdisciplinary work, making it accessible to readers with various levels of familiarity with the subject.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of 'Consciousness in Action' have? A: This edition of 'Consciousness in Action' is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Consciousness in Action' contain? A: 'Consciousness in Action' contains a total of 518 pages.
- Q: When was 'Consciousness in Action' published? A: 'Consciousness in Action' was published on May 3, 1998.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: 'Consciousness in Action' is classified as a Used Book in Good Condition.
- Q: What edition of 'Consciousness in Action' is available? A: The available edition of 'Consciousness in Action' is the First Edition.
- Q: What insights does Susan Hurley provide in 'Consciousness in Action'? A: Susan Hurley provides insights into the complex relationship between consciousness and action, drawing from philosophical arguments and recent neuropsychological research.