Description for Other Minds
Paperback. How do I know whether there are minds besides my own? This accessible introduction provides a historical overview, and an investigation of the views of contemporary philosophers on one of the most important problems in philosophy. Series: Problems of Philosophy. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
How do we know whether there are other minds besides our own? The problem of other minds raises many questions which are at the root of all philosophical investigations - how it is we know, what is the mind and can we be certain about any of our beliefs?
In this compelling analysis of 'other minds' Anita Avramides traces the question from the Ancient Sceptics through to Descartes, Malebranche, Locke, Berkeley, Reid and Wittgenstein. The second part of the book explores the views of influential contemporary philosophers such as Strawson, Davidson, Nagel and Searle.
Other Minds provides a clear insightful ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
Problems of Philosophy
Number of Pages
350
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415241939
SKU
V9780415241939
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About Anita Avramides
Anita Avramides is Lecturer and Fellow at St Hilda's College, University of Oxford.
Reviews for Other Minds
'A worthwhile contribution. Its style makes it accessible to students, and it also deserves the attention of experts.' - Philosophical Quarterly '...a major contribution to the literature on other minds.' - Philosophical Books