Thompson explores the "explanatory gap" between biological life and consciousness, drawing on sources as diverse as molecular biology, evolutionary theory, artificial life, complex systems theory, neuroscience, psychology, Continental...

In this provocative essay, Evan Thompson challenges the idea that Buddhism is somehow more scientific and exceptional than other religious traditions. Smart, sympathetic, and intellectually ambitious, this book is a must-read for anyone...

A renowned philosopher of the mind, also known for his groundbreaking work on Buddhism and cognitive science, Evan Thompson combines the latest neuroscience research on sleep, dreaming, and meditation with Indian and Western philosophy...