Mind: A Brief Introduction (Fundamentals of Philosophy Series) - Softcover

Searle, John R.

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9780195157345: Mind: A Brief Introduction (Fundamentals of Philosophy Series)
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Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2005

Synopsis

"The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects," writes John Searle, "in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false." One of the world's most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he presents a vividly written, comprehensive introduction to the mind. He begins with a look at the twelve problems of philosophy of mind--which he calls "Descartes and Other Disasters"--problems which he returns to throughout the volume, as he illuminates such topics as materialism, consciousness, the mind-body problem, intentionality, mental causation, free will, and the self. The book offers a refreshingly direct and engaging introduction to one of the most intriguing areas of philosophy.

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John Searle is at University of California, Berkeley.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195157346
ISBN 13 
9780195157345
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224
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