The Ego Tunnel

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The Science of the Mind and the Myth of the Self

By Thomas Metzinger

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Summary

In The Ego Tunnel, Thomas Metzinger explores the nature of consciousness and self, proposing that what we perceive as our "self" is actually a construct of our brain—an "ego tunnel." The book delves into philosophical and scientific perspectives on how our sense of self and reality are intricately linked to neurological processes, shedding light on the complexities of human consciousness.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the intersections of philosophy of mind and cognitive science, particularly exploring concepts of self and consciousness. It presents a fascinating journey through understanding how our brains construct the subjective reality we perceive, blending insightful theory with contemporary scientific findings. If you're curious about how our perceptions shape our reality, this might be right up your alley.

Examine the inner workings of the mind and learn what consciousness and a sense of self really means - and if it even exists.

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Philosopher and scientist Thomas Metzinger argues that neuroscience's picture of the self as an emergent phenomenon of our biology, and the attendant fact that the self can be manipulated and even controlled, raises novel and serious ethical questions.

If, as Metzinger argues, our conception of the self is a sort of tunnel-vision-like experience of the world—with little left in and much left out—can there be better or worse states of consciousness? And if so, what should we do to try to achieve them?

Here, Metzinger outlines his vision of a moral philosophy of the mind.

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The Ego Tunnel by Thomas Metzinger is praised for effectively presenting complex theories about consciousness to a general audience. It is considered groundbreaking in its exploration of the brain as an "ego machine," successfully explaining the continuous experience of identity and time. Metzinger's arguments are noted for their clarity and insight into essential philosophical ideas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780465020690

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 261g

Pages: 288

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Thomas Metzinger

About the Author

Thomas Metzinger directs the Theoretical Philosophy Group at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, and is an Adjunct Fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Study. He is the former president of the German Cognitive Science Society and one of the founders of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness. He has written and edited eight books, among them Being No One Conscious Experience and Neural Correlates of Consciousness. He lives in Germany.