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Last updated: November 20, 2024
The best books on Moral Character, recommended by Christian B Miller
Why do apparently ‘good’ people sometimes behave deplorably? Christian B Miller, professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, selects five books that explore the subject of moral character and warns us to be cautious of making inferences about the underlying motives of others – and ourselves.
The best books on Memory, recommended by Joshua Foer
The best-selling author and 2006 US Memory Champion, Joshua Foer, picks five unforgettable books about the art of remembering.
The best books on Psychoanalysis, recommended by David Bell
The well-known psychoanalyst explains which books he believes deserve to be the most read on psychoanalysis. His choices include books by Freud, Klein, Bion, Arendt and explanations of why they must be included.
The best books on Child Psychology and Mental Health, recommended by Tanya Byron
Clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster discusses the stigmas attached to mental health problems, and asks whether, as a society, we are really doing what’s best for our children
The best books on Optimism, recommended by Elaine Fox
The psychologist and professor of cognitive neuroscience, Elaine Fox, reveals the benefits of positive thinking—if grounded in realism. Some of us may be genetically predisposed towards pessimism, but can overcome it.
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Introducing Consciousness: A Graphic Guide
by David Papineau & Howard Selina -
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Detecting Awareness in the Vegetative State
by Adam Owen et al -
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Selective Attention Test
by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons -
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Failure to Detect Mismatches Between Intention and Outcome in a Simple Decision Task
by Petter Johansson et al -
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Synecdoche, New York
by Charlie Kaufman
Consciousness for Beginners: the best book, articles and one movie, recommended by David Carmel
Consciousness for Beginners: the best book, articles and one movie, recommended by David Carmel
What is consciousness? Can we measure it? Cognitive neuroscientist David Carmel introduces some of the philosophical and scientific complexities of identifying what was formerly known as the ‘soul.’
