{"title":"Riccardo Manzotti","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating mind of Riccardo Manzotti, an esteemed philosopher and cognitive scientist whose works delve into the intricate realms of consciousness and perception. Known for his thought-provoking theories, Manzotti challenges conventional ideas about how we perceive the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his prominent works, \u003cem\u003eThe Spread Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, redefines the boundaries of mind and environment, proposing that consciousness is not confined within our brains but rather spread across the objects of our perception. This groundbreaking idea invites readers to reconsider the nature of reality and perception from a fresh perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManzotti's books are perfect for readers interested in \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a captivating blend of philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology. Whether you are a seasoned academic or a curious mind, his insightful narratives will stimulate your intellectual curiosity and inspire you to explore the possibilities of human consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Riccardo Manzotti's collection today to embark on a journey of discovery that merges science, nature, and philosophy in the most enlightening ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-spread-mind-by-riccardo-manzotti-9781944869496","title":"The Spread Mind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we came out of the jungle and found time to think of something besides food, sex, and shelter, we confronted the fundamental questions: what are we? Who are we? Is a person a body, a soul? How do we access the external world if we are nothing but brains encased in bodies?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs neuroscientists map the most detailed aspects of the human brain and its interplay with the rest of the body, they remain baffled by what is essentially human: our selves. In most of the existing scientific literature, information processing has taken the place of the soul. Yet thus far, no convincing account has been presented of exactly where and how consciousness is stored in our bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Spread Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, Riccardo Manzotti convincingly argues that our bodies do not contain subjective experience. Yet consciousness is real, and, like any other real phenomenon, is physical. Where is it, then? Manzotti's radical hypothesis is that consciousness is one and the same as the physical world surrounding us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Einstein's theories of relativity, evidence about dreams and hallucination, and the geometry of light in perception, and using vivid, real-world examples to illustrate his ideas, Manzotti argues that consciousness is not a \"movie in the head.\" Experience is not in our head; it is the actual world we move in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855262404844,"sku":"9781944869496","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81e2013a6cfd27ea760244bfe927df66.jpg?v=1759279313"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/riccardo-manzotti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}