Peter Carruthers – The Centered Mind

These images are abstract conceptual representations that we can consciously see as making judgements and arriving at decisions. Format File [1 Ebook – PDF] File Size: 2.53MB

Peter Carruthers – The Centered Mind

The Centered Mind Offers a fresh perspective on the nature of reflective thinking as well as the causal determinants of stream of consciousness. Peter Carruthers According to him, conscious thought is always sensorimotor-Relying on the resources of work-Memory system. Cognitive scientists have been very interested in this system. This system allows sensory images to be maintained and manipulated by attentional signals directed at the midlevel sensory areas in the brain. We consciously perceive ourselves making decisions or making judgments when abstract conceptual representations are embedded into these images. For example, one might perceive oneself as judging when it is time for one to go home. However, our amodal (non-This stream of conscious reflection does not contain any sensory (or propositional) attitudes. Our beliefs, goals and decisions are only ever present in the background, working behind-the scenes to select the sensory-Working memory based imagery. They are never conscious. The scientific literature regarding working memory and related subjects is well-researched. Carruthers Arguments that challenge the core assumptions of many philosophers. Non-existence is also argued.-He demonstrates that sensory propositional attitudes are not conscious. His usual clarity and directness are evident in his writings. The Centered Mind All cognitive scientists and philosophers interested in the nature of thought processes will find this book indispensable.

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