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"An impressive tour, centered around the question of what we might be able to discover scientifically regarding the role
played by conscious experience in the functioning of the mind."--Brian D. Josephson, Nobel Laureate in Physics
"Baars
(theoretical neurobiology, The Neurosciences Institute in San Diego) brings general readers to the frontlines of research
into the nature of consciousness. This is a paperbound reprint of a 1997 work."--SciTech Book News
"Baars...conveys
a palpable excitement in demonstrating recent strides in understanding 'the publicity organ of the brain.' Whether he's quoting
and lovingly explicating James and others at length, or discussing and demonstrating the nuances of tip-of-the-tongue syndrome
or blindsight, his enthusiasm will motivate anyone who has already long forgotten fresh psych to 'make your own theory,' as
the appendix invites us to do."--Publishers Weekly
"No one has contributed more to the rebirth of consciousness research
than Bernard Baars. His latest book explains the gist of Global Workspace theory, and extends it in many new directions--from
recent findings in brain research to the subtle world of our phenomenology. Like William James, Baars gets to the heart of
an issue quickly and with a minimum of technical fuss. And like James, Baars is not afraid of the big picture. Anyone curious
about the study of consciousness today should look carefully at In the Theater of Consciousness."--Bruce Mangan, Institute
of Cognitive Studies, University of California, Berkeley
"The cognitive revolution a generation ago restored mind as
a legitimate object of study--the brain was no longer to be a behaviorist black box. Today, even more adventuresome, we are
again studying consciousness as a researchable empirical phenomenon. Bernard Baars provides us with an exciting account of
what we know about consciousness and its functions in thought, rescuing this topic from the speculations of philosophy and
placing it solidly in the realm of empirical study."--Herbert A. Simon, Nobel Laureate, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Psychology
and Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
"The most accessible scientific introduction to consciousness studies
available. Baars has written a disciplined, systematic book that gives structure to a traditionally amorphous field."--Gordon
Globus, University of California, Irvine
"An impressive tour, centered around the question of what we might be able
to discover scientifically regarding the role played by conscious experience in the functioning of the mind."--Brian D. Josephson,
Nobel Laureate in Physics
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