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Problems of the Self: An Essay Based on the Shaw Lectures Given in the University of Edinburgh, March 1914 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore how Bergson challenged mind–body ideas and reshaped our view of perception and action.
This edition presents a rigorous discussion from the Shaw Lectures on the self, tracing debates about mind, body, and consciousness. It examines Bergson’s claim that action and perception are deeply connected, yet not reducible to will or thought alone. The analysis weighs competing views from philosophy and psychology, offering a clear account of how our sense of self might arise from a continuum of experience and action.
Readers will follow a measured critique of modern theories, see how intuition and cognition interact, and learn why some thinkers see perception as more than mere mental content. The text addresses timeless questions about the nature of reality, the role of memory, and how we understand individuality within a dynamic world.
- How Bergson’s ideas fit with or challenge classical mind–body theories
- What intuition, perception, memory, and action contribute to the self
- How the book treats continuity, identity, and the nature of experience
- Key terms and positions in the ongoing debate between empiricism, rationalism, and metaphysics
Ideal for readers of philosophy and cognitive science seeking a clear, structured introduction to early 20th‑century debates about selfhood and reality.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the nature of the self through the lens of philosophy, psychology, and metaphysics. It examines the historical theories of the self, from Descartes' cogito to contemporary discussions of the body-mind problem and multiple personality. The author argues that the self is not simply a collection of experiences or the sum of its cognitive, emotional, and volitional acts. Rather, it is a dynamic and unified entity that transcends these individual components. The book explores the implications of this view for our understanding of personal identity, free will, and the relationship between mind and body. It concludes that the self is not a static entity but rather an ongoing process of becoming, constantly evolving and adapting to its environment. The insights offered in this book challenge traditional notions of the self and offer a new understanding of our own existence and place in the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330850855_0
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