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Arguing About the Mind
Contributor(s): Gertler, Brie (Editor), Shapiro, Lawrence (Editor)
ISBN: 0415771633     ISBN-13: 9780415771634
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $58.89  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2007
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Annotation: Arguing About the Mind is an accessible, engaging introduction to the core questions in the philosophy of mind. This collection offers a selection of thought-provoking articles that examine a broad range of issues from the  mind and body relation to animal and artificial intelligence.  Topics addressed  include:  
  • the  problem of consciousness
  • the nature of the mind
  • the relationship between the mind, body and world
  • the notion of selfhood
  • pathologies and behavioural problems
  • animal, machine  and extra-terrestrial intelligence.

The editors provide lucid introductions to each section and give an overview of the debate and outline the arguments of the papers. An original and stimulating  reader, it is ideal  for students new to the philosophy of mind.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Mind & Body
- Psychology
Dewey: 128.2
LCCN: 2006031915
Series: Arguing about Philosophy
Physical Information: 1.86" H x 6.95" W x 9.64" (2.39 lbs) 624 pages
 
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Arguing About the Mind is an accessible, engaging introduction to the core questions in the philosophy of mind. This collection offers a selection of thought-provoking articles that examine a broad range of issues from the mind and body relation to animal and artificial intelligence. Topics addressed include:

  • the problem of consciousness
  • the nature of the mind
  • the relationship between the mind, body and world
  • the notion of selfhood
  • pathologies and behavioural problems
  • animal, machine and extra-terrestrial intelligence.

The editors provide lucid introductions to each section, give an overview of the debate and outline the arguments of the papers. An original and stimulating reader, Arguing About the Mind is ideal for students new to the philosophy of mind.