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Waking, Dreaming, Being: Self And Consciousness In Neuroscience, Meditation, And Philosophy
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A Renowned Philosopher Of The Mind, Also Known For His Groundbreaking Work On Buddhism And Cognitive Science, Evan Thompson Combines The Latest Neuroscience Research On Sleep, Dreaming, And Meditation With Indian And Western Philosophy Of Mind, Casting New Light On The Self And Its Relation To The Brain.Thompson Shows How The Self Is A Changing Process, Not A Static Thing. When We Are Awake We Identify With Our Body, But If We Let Our Mind Wander Or Daydream, We Project A Mentally Imagined Self Into The Remembered Past Or Anticipated Future. As We Fall Asleep, The Impression Of Being A Bounded Self Distinct From The World Dissolves, But The Self Reappears In The Dream State. If We Have A Lucid Dream, We No Longer Identify Only With The Self Within The Dream. Our Sense Of Self Now Includes Our Dreaming Self, The I As Dreamer. Finally, As We Meditateeither In The Waking State Or In A Lucid Dreamwe Can Observe Whatever Images Or Thoughts Arise And How We Tend To Identify With Them As Me. We Can Also Experience Sheer Awareness Itself, Distinct From The Changing Contents That Make Up Our Image Of The Self.Contemplative Traditions Say That We Can Learn To Let Go Of The Self, So That When We Die We Can Witness Its Dissolution With Equanimity. Thompson Weaves Together Neuroscience, Philosophy, And Personal Narrative To Depict These Transformations, Adding Uncommon Depth To Life'S Profound Questions. Contemplative Experience Comes To Illuminate Scientific Findings, And Scientific Evidence Enriches The Vast Knowledge Acquired By Contemplatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Waking, Dreaming, Being'? A: The book explores the relationship between self and consciousness through the lenses of neuroscience, meditation, and philosophy, emphasizing that the self is a dynamic process rather than a static entity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Evan Thompson, a noted philosopher known for his work on Buddhism, cognitive science, and philosophy of mind.
- Q: How many pages does 'Waking, Dreaming, Being' have? A: The book contains 496 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Waking, Dreaming, Being' published? A: The book was published on August 8, 2017.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Buddhism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy or meditation? A: Yes, the book presents complex ideas in an accessible manner, making it suitable for those new to philosophy and meditation.
- Q: Does the book incorporate scientific research? A: Yes, it integrates the latest neuroscience research on sleep, dreaming, and meditation.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding lucid dreaming? A: Yes, it discusses the concept of lucid dreaming and the transformation of self-awareness during this state.
- Q: What unique perspectives does Evan Thompson offer in this book? A: Thompson weaves personal narrative with scientific findings, providing a deep exploration of consciousness and self from both contemplative and scientific viewpoints.