Author: Dr. Abhijit Pramod Chandratreya

ISBN: 978-81-987266-3-6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/cs/354

Date of Publication: April 30, 2025

About the Book:

The increasing convergence of psychological insights and philosophical inquiries with media studies has created fertile ground for a deeper exploration of how media shapes, reflects and manipulates human consciousness. A book like The Conscious Screen: Exploring Psychophilosophy in Media Discourse is urgently needed to bridge these traditionally distinct disciplines. Media, in its various forms—from film and television to digital and social platforms—does not merely communicate information; it interacts with and influences the viewer’s cognitive and emotional states, shaping identity, perception, and behavior (McLuhan, 1964; Zizek, 1991). This psychophilosophical lens allows scholars to investigate not only the psychological impact of media content but also the ontological and epistemological underpinnings of mediated reality, challenging the audience to rethink notions of self, agency, and truth in an age of hyperconnectivity and visual saturation.

As media increasingly becomes a site for existential and ideological engagement, there is a need to critically examine the implications of its immersive power. Traditional media theories often focus on structure, representation, or political economy, but a psychophilosophical approach adds depth by interrogating how media operates at the level of consciousness—how it fosters belief systems, moral reasoning, and emotional resonance (Baudrillard, 1981; Turkle, 2011). This book aims to offer a comprehensive dialogue between the unconscious operations of the psyche and the philosophical dimensions of media content and form. By integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, The Conscious Screen seeks to illuminate the silent mechanisms through which media shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves, making it a timely contribution to both academic discourse and media literacy.