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I Am A Strange Loop,Used
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What Do We Mean When We Say 'I'? Can Thought Arise Out Of Matter? Can A Self, A Soul, A Consciousness, An 'I' Arise Out Of Mere Matter? If It Cannot, Then How Can You Or I Be Here? I Am A Strange Loop Argues That The Key To Understanding Selves And Consciousness Is The 'Strange Loop'A Special Kind Of Abstract Feedback Loop Inhabiting Our Brains. Deep Down, A Human Brain Is A Chaotic Seething Soup Of Particles, On A Higher Level It Is A Jungle Of Neurons, And On A Yet Higher Level It Is A Network Of Abstractions That We Call 'Symbols.' The Most Central And Complex Symbol In Your Brain Or Mine Is The One We Both Call 'I.' The 'I' Is The Nexus In Our Brain Where The Levels Feed Back Into Each Other And Flip Causality Upside Down, With Symbols Seeming To Have Free Will And To Have Gained The Paradoxical Ability To Push Particles Around, Rather Than The Reverse. For Each Human Being, This 'I' Seems To Be The Realest Thing In The World. But How Can Such A Mysterious Abstraction Be Realor Is Our 'I' Merely A Convenient Fiction? Does An 'I' Exert Genuine Power Over The Particles In Our Brain, Or Is It Helplessly Pushed Around By The Allpowerful Laws Of Physics? These Are The Mysteries Tackled In I Am A Strange Loop, Douglas R. Hofstadter'S First Booklength Journey Into Philosophy Since Godel, Escher, Bach. Compulsively Readable And Endlessly Thoughtprovoking, This Is The Book Hofstadter'S Many Readers Have Long Been Waiting For.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'I Am a Strange Loop'? A: 'I Am a Strange Loop' explores the concept of the self and consciousness, particularly focusing on the idea of a 'strange loop' as a feedback mechanism in the brain that contributes to our sense of 'I'.
- Q: Who is the author of 'I Am a Strange Loop'? A: The author of 'I Am a Strange Loop' is Douglas R. Hofstadter, who is well-known for his work in cognitive science and philosophy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'I Am a Strange Loop' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'I Am a Strange Loop'? A: The book contains 436 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'I Am a Strange Loop' published? A: 'I Am a Strange Loop' was published on March 26, 2007.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the nature of consciousness, the concept of self, and the relationship between thought and matter, all framed around the idea of a 'strange loop'.
- Q: Is 'I Am a Strange Loop' suitable for readers new to philosophy? A: Yes, 'I Am a Strange Loop' is designed to be accessible and engaging for both newcomers to philosophy and those with more experience.
- Q: What makes 'I Am a Strange Loop' a unique read? A: The book combines deep philosophical questions with engaging prose, making complex ideas about the mind and consciousness relatable and thought-provoking.
- Q: Does 'I Am a Strange Loop' include any illustrations or diagrams? A: The book primarily focuses on text and philosophical discussion, and does not include illustrations or diagrams.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'I Am a Strange Loop' is sold in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.