Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide
Ravenscroft, Ian
ISBN 10: 0199252548 ISBN 13: 9780199252541
Published by Oxford University Press (edition 1), 2005
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Designed specifically for students with no background knowledge in the subject, this accessible introduction covers all of the basic concepts and major theories in the philosophy of mind. Topics discussed include dualism, behaviorism, the identity theory, functionalism, the computational theory of mind, connectionism, physicalism, mental causation, and consciousness. The text is enhanced by chapter summaries, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and self-assessment questions.
About the Author: Ian Ravenscroft completed his PhD at the Research School of Social Science, Australian National University. After spending a year teaching in the Philosophy Department at the University of Auckland, he became an ARC Research Associate at Flinders University. In 1998, Ian moved to the Philosophy Department at King's College London, where he directed the graduate program in the philosophy of mental disorder. He is now back at Flinders University.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide
Publisher: Oxford University Press (edition 1)
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: 1.