[extropy-chat] Science & Consciousness Review web site

Jef Allbright jef at jefallbright.net
Wed Dec 7 20:57:07 UTC 2005


On 12/7/05, Herb Martin <HerbM at learnquick.com> wrote:
> I am considering the purchase of "Being No One : The Self-Model
> Theory of Subjectivity" (Bradford Books)by Thomas Metzinger
> and would be curious to hear if any of your have read this
> book.  It is not very expensive, but it is is long will take
> an effort (even for a speed reader) to plow through probably
> so I would prefer not to waste money on something that will
> never be read.

Herb -

I have Metzinger's book in my library I posted very briefly to this
list my favorable impression.

It very clear, precise, and detailed, but slow-going.  I'd suggest
that you would gain the same general understanding, but more quickly
and easily, from Dennett's books such as _Consciousness Explained_,
unless you've already read Dennett and are looking for more detailed
scientific research.

I'll look into sending you an excerpt from the book (easy to do since
my entire library is digitized) that may convey the flavor of the book
to help you decide.

- Jef



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