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Introduction To The Philosophy Of Mind: Souls, Science and Human Beings
David Cockburn
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Hardcover. This text is an introduction to the philosophy of mind that rejects the dualist approach and casts doubts on the forms of materialism that now dominate English language philosophy. The book looks at the importance of the notion of a human being in our thought about ourselves and others. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 375. Clean copy with minor shelf wear. Fine in fine dustjacket
The book is an introduction to the philosophy of mind. While a number of such introductions are available, this book differs from others in that, while rejecting the dualist approach associated in particular with Descartes, it also casts serious doubt on the forms of materialism that now dominate English language philosophy. Drawing in particular on the work of Wittgenstein, a central place is given to the importance of the notion of a human being in our thought about ourselves and others.
The book is an introduction to the philosophy of mind. While a number of such introductions are available, this book differs from others in that, while rejecting the dualist approach associated in particular with Descartes, it also casts serious doubt on the forms of materialism that now dominate English language philosophy. Drawing in particular on the work of Wittgenstein, a central place is given to the importance of the notion of a human being in our thought about ourselves and others.
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Palgrave-UK-USA
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Number of Pages
157
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333786376
SKU
KOC0009862
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99-1
About David Cockburn
DAVID COCKBURN is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wales, Lampeter. He is author of Other Human Beings and Other Times, and editor of Human Beings.
Reviews for Introduction To The Philosophy Of Mind: Souls, Science and Human Beings
'A first-class introduction, clearly written and yet perceptively argued.' - Professor D.Z. Phillips, University of Wales, Lampeter 'There is no air of condescension at all in Cockburn's book. He achieves the remarkable feat of writing a book about the philosophy of mind that is perfectly accessible to newcomers to the subject while also ... Read more