The Blackwell Companion to Consciousness, edited by Susan Schneider and published by Wiley-Blackwell in its second edition on May 15, 2017, is an updated and revised collection that represents the most thorough and comprehensive survey of consciousness available today. This monumental work features updates to scientific chapters reflecting the latest research in the field and includes 18 new theoretical, empirical, and methodological chapters covering topics such as integrated information theory, renewed interest in panpsychism, and more. The book spans a wide array of subjects including the origins and extent of consciousness, various consciousness experiences like meditation and drug-induced states, and the neuroscience of consciousness. Written by leading experts from across academic disciplines, it presents 54 peer-reviewed chapters that offer an extensive exploration into the complex nature of consciousness.
