Chetana by Subrata Chattopadhyay [Hardcover]

"Consciousness: In the Light of Science, Religion, and Philosophy"

There is nothing more directly familiar to us than consciousness or conscious experience, yet it remains the greatest mystery of all. Despite remarkable advancements in science and technology, our understanding of the physical universe has far surpassed our ability to bridge the gap between knowledge and consciousness.

At a time when humanity is contemplating colonizing the Moon and Mars, a profound discovery has emerged—the enigma of consciousness within ourselves.

What is consciousness?
How do we define it?
Where does it reside?
What is its function, and why does it even exist?
Does consciousness arise from neural activity in the brain?
Can a computer be conscious?
If a person's heart is transplanted, they remain the same individual. But if the brain were to be transplanted, would their identity remain unchanged?

These are just a few of the countless questions that continue to perplex scholars across neuroscience, psychology, physics, anthropology, religion, and philosophy.

"Consciousness: In the Light of Science, Religion, and Philosophy" is not only a theoretical exploration of consciousness from these diverse fields but also a humble attempt to seek answers to fundamental questions that impact both the individual and collective human experience.