Consciousness, Literature and
the Arts
Links
Association
for the Scientific Study of Consciousness
ASSC
promotes rigorous analytic research on consciousness. The official purpose
of the organization is to encourage research within cognitive science,
neuroscience, philosophy, and other relevant disciplines in the sciences and
humanities, directed toward understanding the nature, function, and underlying
mechanisms of consciousness. There are interesting e-seminars and a forthcoming
conference this summer
The
Center for Consciousness Studies
(CCS) at the University of Arizona offers a rigorous yet inclusive approach to
the study of consciousness and scientifically rigorous and sustained discussions
of all phenomena related to the mind. In December 1997 the Fetzer Institute
awarded 1.4 million dollars to formalize and expand our activities in the form
of a Center for Consciousness Studies. CCS has the following stated mission:
Consciousness
and Cognition,
provides a forum for a natural-science approach to the issues of consciousness,
voluntary control, and self. It aims to be both scientifically rigorous and open
to novel contributions. The Editors welcome submissions from cognitive
scientists and neuroscientists, social, developmental, and personality
researchers, linguists, philosophers, and others committed to a scientific
understanding of the journal's three main issues. The journal features two types
of articles: empirical research (in the form of regular articles and short
reports) and theoretical articles. Book reviews, integrative theoretical and
critical literature reviews, and tutorial reviews are also published.
Consciousness
and Experiential Psychology.
Consciousness is the natural centre of psychology.
There has been an explosion of research during recent years and in response a
new section of the British
Psychological
Society, Consciousness and Experiential Psychology (CEP), has been formed.
Its purpose is to bring scientific research on consciousness closer together
with other traditions of inquiry and to explore how this research can be used to
improve the quality of life.
Esoterica: The Journal of Esoteric Studies A peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the transdisciplinary study of Western esotericism: Western esoteric traditions including alchemy, astrology, Gnosticism, gnosis, magic, mysticism, Rosicrucianism, and secret societies, and their ramifications in art history, history, literature, and politics.
For 25 years, the Institute of Noetic Sciences has been at the forefront of research and education in consciousness and human potential. From the beginning we have pursued this inquiry through rigorous science. We honor open-minded approaches and strive to bring discernment to our work. We are not a spiritual sect, political-action group, or single cause institute.
Journal
of Consciousness Studies
Projections: The Journal for Movies and Mind is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that explores the ways in which recent advancements in fields such as psychoanalysis, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, genetics and evolution help to increase our understanding of film, and how film itself facilitates investigations into the nature and functions of the mind. The journal incorporates points of view from film studies, psychology, aesthetics, and philosophy, and science. For information about subscriptions please go to the journal's web site. The journal welcomes essays, from 5000-8,000 words, for possible publication. Please send submissions by email to the Editor, Ira Konigsberg: Ikonigsb@umich.edu.
Science
& Consciousness Review
Science
&
Consciousness
Review is a community-building effort. Many scientific
communities study how the human brain makes possible perception, memory, and
even attention. But for historical reasons, we have no scientific community for
exploring consciousness --- including our own experiences of the world, of
each other and of ourselves. It is probably the most important neglected topic
in science.
Please send suggestions for further links to Daniel Meyer-Dinkgräfe