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The Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction
Peter Smith
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Paperback. The discussions throughout this book are exceptionally clear, and the writing uncomplicated, to make available to the students a wealth of detailed argument in the philosophy of mind. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 466. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
This is a straightforward, elementary textbook for beginning students of philosophy. The general aim is to provide a clear introduction to the main issues arising in the philosophy of mind. Part I discusses the Cartesian dualist view which many find initially appealing, and contains a careful examination of arguments for and against. Part II introduces the broadly functionalist type of physicalism which has Aristotelian roots. This approach is developed to yield accounts of perception, action, belief and desire, and the emerging theory of the mind is compared at each stage with rival historical and contemporary views. In Part III the ... Read more
This is a straightforward, elementary textbook for beginning students of philosophy. The general aim is to provide a clear introduction to the main issues arising in the philosophy of mind. Part I discusses the Cartesian dualist view which many find initially appealing, and contains a careful examination of arguments for and against. Part II introduces the broadly functionalist type of physicalism which has Aristotelian roots. This approach is developed to yield accounts of perception, action, belief and desire, and the emerging theory of the mind is compared at each stage with rival historical and contemporary views. In Part III the ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521312509
SKU
KTJ0049414
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Reviews for The Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction
' … unusually good of its kind … The book has an impressive range and at least two, sometimes three, contrasting theories of each phenomenon are given full exposition and discussion. The richness of debate is thereby very well conveyed, and the books' systematic and sympathetic discussions are exemplary.' The Times Literary Supplement 'This is not 'philosophy made easy'. It ... Read more