Consciousness Explained (book)

"Consciousness Explained" by Daniel Dennett is a scholarly exploration of how our awareness arises from brain processes. Dennett argues that consciousness isn't a single, mysterious "inner watcher" but a collection of interconnected mental activities and representations. He introduces the idea of the "intentional stance"—viewing thoughts and behaviors as purposeful—and explains consciousness as a product of evolutionary and computational functions. The book aims to demystify consciousness by showing it as an emergent property of physical processes, challenging traditional views of the mind as separate from the brain, and offering a scientific understanding rooted in biology and cognition.