This original and innovative book is an exploration of one of the key mysteries of the mind, the question of consciousness. Conducted through a one month course of both practical and entertaining 'thought experiments', these stimulating mind-games are used as a vehicle for investigating the complexities of the way the mind works. * By turns, fun, eye-opening and intriguing approach to thinking about thinking, which contains inventive and engaging 'thought experiments' for the general reader * Includes specially drawn illustrations by the French avant-garde artist, Judit * Reunites the social science disciplines of psychology, sociology and political theory with the traditional concerns of philosophy