Seeing Red: A Study in Consciousness

This groundbreaking book by Nicholas Humphrey, "Consciousness Matters," is a must-read for anyone seeking answers to life's biggest questions.

The author challenges readers to rethink their understanding of consciousness and its role in the human experience.

Through a compelling exploration of the evolutionary perspective on consciousness, Humphrey offers a novel solution to the mystery of sensations and their relationship to the self.

He argues that sensations are not passive experiences but rather active processes that originate from our primordial ancestors' expressions of liking or disgust.

This fascinating theory leads the reader on a journey through human evolution, revealing how sensations play a crucial role in shaping our sense of self and beliefs about mind-body duality and the existence of a soul.

The book's striking paradox is that consciousness matters because its function is to create a Self whose life is worth pursuing.

With its unique perspective and well-reasoned arguments, "Consciousness Matters" will leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the complexity and importance of consciousness in our lives.