Knowledge and Mind | A Philosophical Introduction

Brook, Andrew; Stainton, Robert J.

ISBN 10: 0262024756 / ISBN 13: 9780262024754

Published by The MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2000

About this Item

- 235 mm. Blue cloth hardcover. Pp. xiv, 253. Mild wear to boards and cloth. Contents clean and bright. Overall, VG / VG.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knowledge and Mind | A Philosophical Introduction
• Publisher: The MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0262024756
• ISBN 13: 9780262024754
• Binding: Publisher's Cloth
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: Octavo ~23 cm / 9" tall Octavo, Approximately 23 centimetres, or 9 inches tall

About this title

Synopsis

This is the only contemporary text to cover both epistemology and philosophy of mind at an introductory level. It also serves as a general introduction to philosophy: it discusses the nature and methods of philosophy as well as basic logical tools of the trade.

The book is divided into three parts. The first focuses on knowledge, in particular, skepticism and knowledge of the external world, and knowledge of language. The second focuses on mind, including the metaphysics of mind and freedom of will. The third brings together knowledge and mind, discussing knowledge of mind (other minds and our own) and naturalism and how epistemology and philosophy of mind come together in contemporary cognitive science. Throughout, the authors take into account the needs of the beginning philosophy student. They have made very effort to ensure accessibility while preserving accuracy.

About the Author

Robert J. Stainton is Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Western Ontario.