Minds and Bodies: An Introduction with Readings UK Edition Contributor(s): Wilkinson, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415212405 ISBN-13: 9780415212403 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2000 Annotation: Minds and Bodies: An Introduction with Readings is a concise, accessible introduction to the mind-body problem. It requires no prior philosophical knowledge and is ideally suited to those coming to philosophy and philosophy of mind for the first time. Writing with the beginner in mind, Robert Wilkinson carefully introduces the reader to the major issues in the philosophy of mind: Descartes' dualist account of mind and body as separate substances; together with other types of dualism; recent monist views including functionalism and eliminativism; computer science and artificial intelligence. Each chapter is helpfully linked to a reading from key thinkers in the field such as Descartes and John R. Searle. Exercises are used to encourage readers to think critically about the readings themselves. By the end of the book students will be able to: Key features also include activities and exercises enabling readers to monitor their progress throughout the book, chapter summaries and guides to further reading. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Mind & Body - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General |
Dewey: 128 |
LCCN: 00030595 |
Series: Philosophy and the Human Situation |
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6.85" W x 9.69" (0.94 lbs) 244 pages |
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Publisher Description: Minds and Bodies is a clear introduction to the mind-body problem. It requires no prior philosophical knowledge and is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and philosophy of mind. Robert Wilkinson carefully introduces the fundamental components of the philosophy of mind: Descartes's dualist account of mind and body; monist views including eliminativism; computer science and artificial intelligence. Each chapter is linked to a reading from key thinkers in the field, from Descartes to Paul Churchland. |