Beginning from the scientist-philosopher Michael Polanyi's theory of tacit knowing, and drawing upon a remarkably original model of the mind and its workings, Edward Moss develops the thesis that all consciousness is grammatically structured. Comparison is made in detail with the theories of Daniel Dennett, based on the computer analogy, and with the neurophysiological theories of Gerald Edelman. It is suggested that Moss's top-down psychological model can be integrated with Edelman's bottom-up analysis. Two final chapters explore the philosophical implications of this discussion.

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Format: Hardcover
Author: Moss, E.
ISBN: 9780333625330
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.56
Number Of Pages: 162
Publication Year: 1995

The Grammar of Consciousness: An Exploration of Tacit Knowing

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