I Am a Strange Loop
Douglas R. Hofstadter
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I Am a Strange Loop
Published
2008
Publisher
Tusquets Editores
Pages
512
ISBN-13
9788483830871
Description
Hofstadter's long-awaited return to the themes of Gödel, Escher, Bach--an original and controversial view of the nature of consciousness and identity. What do we mean when we say "I"? Can a self, a soul, a consciousness, an "I" arise out of mere matter? If it cannot, then how can you or I be here? This book argues that the key to understanding selves and consciousness is a special kind of abstract feedback loop inhabiting our brains. Deep down, a human brain is a chaotic soup of particles, on a higher level it is a jungle of neurons, and on a yet higher level it is a network of abstractions that we call "symbols." The most central and complex symbol in your brain or mine is the one we both call "I." But how can such a mysterious abstraction be real--or is our "I" merely a convenient fiction?--From publisher description.
Subjects
Meditations
The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary
As a man thinketh
How to Win Friends and Influence People
The Art of War
The Prophet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in I Am a Strange Loop?
This edition of I Am a Strange Loop has approximately 512 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read I Am a Strange Loop?
For most readers, I Am a Strange Loop typically takes between 10h 40m and 7h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 128,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 128,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of I Am a Strange Loop?
The estimated word count for I Am a Strange Loop is approximately 128,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of I Am a Strange Loop?
I Am a Strange Loop was written by Douglas R. Hofstadter.
When was I Am a Strange Loop published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.