perceiving-reality-consciousness-intentionality-cognition-in-buddhist-philosophy-christian-coseru-hardcover-cover-art“This excellent book takes cross-cultural philosophy to a new high point by combining Indian Buddhist philosophy with Western phenomenology and philosophy of mind. Offering a rich account of perceptual consciousness, Coseru also casts new light on attention, sensation, self-awareness, and conceptualization. Philosophers of mind and Buddhist scholars alike will find many new insights throughout this groundbreaking book.” — Evan Thompson, author of Mind in Life: Biology, Phenomenology and the Sciences of Mind

“Perceiving Reality is a masterful study of Buddhist epistemology. It is first and foremost a substantial contribution to the philosophical literature, developing a compelling account of epistemic authority in the context of the phenomenology of perception. It is also an excellent study of Indian Buddhist epistemological inquiry. The philology is impeccable. But it is always in the service of philosophy. Philosophers and Buddhologists must pay attention to Coseru’s book.”–Jay Garfield, Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy, Smith College

“Perceiving Reality is a sophisticated defense of phenomenological naturalism in the philosophy of mind. A striking feature of this book is the outstanding re-descriptions of Indian Buddhist theory in a vibrant contemporary language, testament to the great dexterity with which Coseru moves in the thought-worlds of both classical Buddhism and contemporary phenomenology. Essential reading in the case it makes for comparative philosophy of mind; in particular, the significance of Indian Buddhist analysis in modern discussions of intentionality, self-consciousness, and conceptual content.”–Jonardon Ganeri, author of The Self: Naturalism, Consciousness, and the First-Person Stance.

These are just some of the reviews of Department of Philosophy Associate Professor Christian Corseru’s new book, Perceiving Reality. Find out more about the book Christian has been invited to give lectures about here.