Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Introduction ix
5. 1. Consciousness 1
6. 2. An evolutionary scenario as a framework for consciousness 29
7. 3. The construction of conscious contents 43
8. 4. Nihil tam absurde ... demystifying consciousness 63
9. 5. Aspects of consciousness 79
10. 6. Emotion and pain 97
11. 7. The uses of consciousness revisited 107
12. Notes 111
13. References 121
14. Books, chapters, and papers used in part in preparation of this book 133
15. Index of Names 135
16. Index of Subjects 139