Metamagical Themas Questing for the Essence of Mind and Pattern

"Metamagical Themas: Questing for the Essence of Mind and Pattern" by Douglas R. Hofstadter is a 880-page trade paperback textbook published by Basic Books in 1996. This interdisciplinary book explores the connections between computers, psychology, science, and mathematics in addressing the nature of mind and pattern. It covers a wide range of subjects including philosophy, history, artificial intelligence, semantics, and cognitive psychology. With a focus on the quest for understanding the essence of thought and knowledge representation, this book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of complex ideas in a readable format.