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The Blackwell Guide to Philosophy of Mind
Contributor(s): Stich, Stephen P. (Author), Warfield, Ted A. (Author)
ISBN: 0631217754     ISBN-13: 9780631217756
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $58.85  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2003
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Annotation: Comprising a series of specially commissioned chapters by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume presents an up-to-date survey of the central themes in the philosophy of mind.

"The Blackwell Guide to Philosophy of Mind "leads the reader through a broad range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Dualism, Emotions, Folk Psychology, Free Will, Individualism, Personal Identity and The Mind-Body Problem.



Taken as a whole, this timely volume is an important work for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the field. It serves as an accessible introduction for undergraduates, whilst also providing fresh insights, of interest to graduates, and researchers.

CONTRIBUTORS: Fred Adams, Kenneth Aizawa, John Bickle, David J. Chalmers, Andy Clark, Randolph Clarke, Paul E. Griffiths, John Heil, Stephen Laurence, Kirk Ludwig, William G. Lycan, Eric Margolis, Andrew Melnyk, Shaun Nichols, Eric T. Olson, Howard Robinson, Stephen P. Stich and Robert A. Wilson.


Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Mind & Body
- Philosophy | History & Surveys - General
Dewey: 128.2
LCCN: 2002071221
Series: Blackwell Philosophy Guides
Physical Information: 1.26" H x 6.76" W x 9.68" (1.73 lbs) 432 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Comprising a series of specially commissioned chapters by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume presents an up-to-date survey of the central themes in the philosophy of mind. It leads the reader through a broad range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Dualism, Emotions, Folk Psychology, Free Will, Individualism, Personal Identity and The Mind-Body Problem.

  • Provides a state of the art overview of philosophy of mind.
  • Contains 16 newly-commissioned articles, all of which are written by internationally distinguished scholars.
  • Each chapter reviews a central issue, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field.
  • Provides a solid foundation for further study.