A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind

Neil Campbell

ISBN 10: 1551116170 / ISBN 13: 9781551116174

Published by Broadview Press Ltd, 2005

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Provides an introduction, written in clear language, to the various theories of the mind-body relationship, as well as a host of related philosophical discussions about mind and consciousness. Series: Broadview Guides on Philosophy S. Num Pages: 216 pages. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294. . 2005. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind
• Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551116170
• ISBN 13: 9781551116174
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

One of the most profound philosophical problems is the nature of mind and its relationship to the body. A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind provides an introduction, written in clear language, to the various theories of the mind-body relationship, as well as a host of related philosophical discussions about mind and consciousness.

The central theories, such as Cartesian Dualism, parallelism, epiphenomenalism, and supervenience among others, are presented in historical order. Their claims, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they ultimately relate to one another and to other philosophical questions are explored objectively, allowing readers to decide for themselves which theories are best.

About the Author

Neil Campbell is an Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. He has published numerous articles in philosophy of mind, is the editor of Freedom, Determinism, and Responsibility: Readings in Metaphysics (Prentice Hall, 2003) and Mental Causation and the Metaphysics of Mind: A Reader (Broadview Press, 2003).