Introduction to the Philosophy of the Mind, 2nd Edition

Maslin Keith Keith Maslin Maslin Maslin K. T.

ISBN 10: 0745640737 / ISBN 13: 9780745640730

Published by Polity Press, 2007

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pp. 340 68:B&W 7 x 10 in or 254 x 178 mm Case Laminate on White w/Gloss Lam.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Mind, 2nd Edition
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0745640737
• ISBN 13: 9780745640730
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind provides a lively and accessible introduction to all the main themes and arguments currently being debated in this area. The book examines and criticizes four major theories of mind: Dualism, Mind/Brain Identity, Behaviourism and Functionalism.

It argues that while consciousness and our mental lives depend upon physical processes in the brain, they are not reducible to those processes. The differences between mental and physical states, mind/body causality, the problem of other minds, and personal identity are also explored in full.

The second edition of this well respected text has been revised to include a new chapter which explores Aristotle’s philosophy of psychology and mind. It also includes new material on the Turing test and has been expanded and updated throughout.

The book is designed to help students think for themselves about all the issues identified above, and contains exercises throughout the text to stimulate and challenge the reader. Objectives are clearly set out at the start of every chapter to enable students to check their understanding as they proceed, and each chapter ends with questions to consider. There are discussions of the most cited contemporary writers in the field, so that the reader can gain a rounded perspective of the debates.

About the Author

K.Maslin, Head of Philosophy and Critical Thinking, Esher College