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Consciousness: Theories in Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind
Cavanna, Andrea Eugenio, Nani, Andrea
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Description for Consciousness: Theories in Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind
Hardcover. Num Pages: 203 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; PSAN; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 454.
This book reviews some of the most important scientific and philosophical theories concerning the nature of mind and consciousness. Current theories on the mind-body problem and the neural correlates of consciousness are presented through a series of biographical sketches of the most influential thinkers across the fields of philosophy of mind, psychology and neuroscience. The book is divided into two parts: the first is dedicated to philosophers of mind and the second, to neuroscientists/experimental psychologists. Each part comprises twenty short chapters, with each chapter being dedicated to one author. A brief introduction is given on his or her life and ... Read more
This book reviews some of the most important scientific and philosophical theories concerning the nature of mind and consciousness. Current theories on the mind-body problem and the neural correlates of consciousness are presented through a series of biographical sketches of the most influential thinkers across the fields of philosophy of mind, psychology and neuroscience. The book is divided into two parts: the first is dedicated to philosophers of mind and the second, to neuroscientists/experimental psychologists. Each part comprises twenty short chapters, with each chapter being dedicated to one author. A brief introduction is given on his or her life and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
203
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783662440872
SKU
V9783662440872
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Reviews for Consciousness: Theories in Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind
“For any reader wanting to find out how the philosophical debates between dualistic and identity theories and a variety of intermediate positions have unfolded over the last decades … this book is a perfect starting point. … This book makes clear that there is a great deal of opportunity for philosophers, neuroscientists and clinicians to learn from each other when ... Read more