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Galileo's Error Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness Philip Goff From a leading philosopher of the mind comes this lucid, provocative argument that offers a radically new picture of human consciousness--panpsychism Understanding how brains produce consciousness is one of the great scientific challenges of our age. Some philosophers argue that consciousness is something "extra," beyond the physical workings of the brain. Others think that if we persist in our standard scientific methods, our questions about consciousness will eventually be answered. Some suggest that the mystery is so deep that it will never be solved. Decades have been spent in trying to explain consciousness using our current scientific paradigm, but little progress has been made. Now, Philip Goff offers an exciting alternative that could pave the way forward. Rooted in an analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of modern science and based on the early 20th century work of Arthur Eddington and Bertrand Russell, Goff makes the case for panpsychism, a theory which posits that consciousness is not confined to biological entities but is a fundamental feature of all physical matter--from subatomic particles to the human brain. InGalileo's Error, he has provided the first step on a new path to the final theory of human consciousness. AUTHOR: Philip Goff is a rising star in academic philosophy. He is a great ambassador for his theory of consciousness and is willing to spar with giants in his field such as ON SALE 8/6/2019 Daniel Dennett and Patricia Churchland. Always up for a debate, Goff has appeared on PANTHEON several philosophy podcasts and radio shows and has published numerous articles in HARDCOVER defense of his viewpoint. PUBLICITY POTENTIAL: This provocative argument will pique the interest of many outlets and is right in the wheelhouse of important public intellectuals like Sam Harris, 978-1-5247-4796-1 David Chalmers, and Daniel Dennett. $25.95/$35.95 ACCESSIBILITY: Goff is able to illuminate complex, technical philosophical analysis in lucid, engaging prose. He has the potential to be an important popularizer of Category: Philosophy; Science philosophy. BISAC 1: Philosophy - Mind & Body BISAC 2: Science - Life Sciences - Neuroscience ADVANCE PRAISE FOR GALILEO'S ERROR: BISAC 3: Science - Cognitive Science "Philip Goff is a rising star in philosophy. He's the leader of a new generation of Page Count: 256 Trim Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 philosophers who think we need to revise our conception of science to accommodate Spine/Depth: 31/32 Carton Count: 12 consciousness. He has some radical ideas, but he argues for them carefully, engagingly, and without 'woo.' Galileo's Error will be the next big step in the Marketing and Publicity 'consciousness wars.'" --David Chalmers, University Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness at New York University Publicist: Michelle Tomassi Marketing Contact: Sara Eagle About the Author/Illustrator National Media Attention, including NPR Author Residence: Durham, England and Print Features PHILIP GOFF is philosopher at Durham University. He is a leading authority on the Online Interviews and Reviews on Science Russell-Eddington theory of consciousness that is currently causing so much excitement Websites in academic philosophy. He has published more than 40 articles in academic journals and is the author of Consciousness and Fundamental Reality. He has published numerous Online Advertising Campaign, including articles in newspapers and magazines, such as The Guardian and Aeon magazine, and NPR.org has guest edited an edition of Philosophy Now magazine. 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