First published 1982
What is the self? Where does consciousness come from? Philosopher Douglas Hofstadter guides readers through a dazzling array of perspectives on the nature of the mind. From AI and neuroscience to literature and thought experiments, this kaleidoscopic collection challenges us to question the very boundaries of our identity. Prepare to have your understanding of the self turned upside down.
Genres: philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, biography-memoir, 21st-century, artificial-intelligence, academic
Vibes: intellectual, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: thought-experiment
Period: 21st-Century
501 pages · Hardcover · Basic Books (NY)