The Self and Its Brain

In The Self and Its Brain, translated into Arabic by Dr. Adel Mustafa and published by Dar Rouya, philosopher of science Sir Karl Popper and Nobel laureate neurophysiologist Sir John C. Eccles unite to tackle the intricate mind-body problem. Strongly opposing materialist reductionism—which reduces consciousness to mere neuronal activity—the authors formulate a robust defense of dualist interactionism. Popper uses his "Three Worlds" metaphysical framework to demonstrate that the conscious self operates within an independent mental realm, while Eccles supplies groundbreaking neurophysical evidence regarding how self-conscious mind interacts with brain machinery. Bridging philosophy, quantum physics, and neurology, this seminal work illustrates that the human self is an active, autonomous entity that directly uses the physical brain as an instrument for thought, purpose, and creativity.

It offers an extraordinary, interdisciplinary exploration of human consciousness, equipping readers with critical philosophical concepts and scientific neuro-evidence to challenge materialist reductionism.

Ideal for philosophers of mind, neuroscientists, cognitive psychologists, epistemologists, and general readers seeking a profound, scientifically backed critique of materialism and cognitive reductionism.