The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind, by Julian Jaynes. It would be a stretch to say it succeeded in profoundly changed its own f

The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind, by Julian Jaynes. It would be a stretch to say it succeeded in profoundly changed its own field, but it certainly is more than just explication for the lay reader - it lays down a compelling argument which attempts such change. And it's a great read.