The origin of consciousness and beyond

Frontiers in Psychology

Andrea E. Cavanna¹ 

关键词: consciousness;    evolution;    self concept;    epistemology;    psychology;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01385

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The origin of consciousness is one the most intractable mysteries about the human mind, because of its intrinsic conceptual and theoretical difficulties. By adopting a truly multidisciplinary approach, Graham Little tackles this problem in an original and accessible book. The author endorses the view that consciousness can only be discussed from within a general theory of psychology. He therefore devotes the first part of his book to the development of a sound methodology which can be used to create a psychological theory of the person. In doing so, he acknowledges the inspiring role of William Ross Ashby's work in cybernetics and analysis of self-correcting systems. The second part of the book explores the consequences of the psychological theory of the person to the multifaceted nature of humankind.

【 授权许可】

CC BY