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9780997054101

The Great Illusion The Myth of Free Will, Consciousness, and the Self

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  • ISBN13:

    9780997054101

  • ISBN10:

    0997054107

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2016-04-01
  • Publisher: Science Literacy Books
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Summary

This book presents research that supports the naturalistic stance that the mind is identical to the brain. The author argues that if one were to look at the idea that the mind is the brain then it follows logically that free will must be an illusion, that there can be no consciousness separate from the brain, and that there can be no substantial self that exists independently from the brain. He further argues that there can be no such thing as absolute moral responsibility and provides readers with the overall sense that the survival of the human species will depend on a scientific understanding of the human brain.

Author Biography

Paul Singh is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and the founder and president of Singh Global initiatives, a philanthropic organization that promotes health and science education worldwide. His lifelong passion is bringing scientific literacy to the public for the benefit of humanity and alleviating suffering caused by poverty, disease, and incurable illnesses. He is the author of Discovering Our World. He lives in Menlo Park, California.

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