Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind

Name: Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind
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ISBN: 9780745640747

ISBN-10: 0745640745

ISBN-13: 9780745640747

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Keith T. Maslin, Keith T. Maslin

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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind provides a lively and accessible introduction to all the main themes and arguments currently being debated in this area. The book examines and criticizes four major theories of mind: Dualism, Mind/Brain Identity, Behaviourism and Functionalism. It argues that while consciousness and our mental lives depend upon physical processes in the brain, they are not reducible to those processes. The differences between mental and physical states, mind/body causality, the problem of other minds, and personal identity are also explored in full.The second edition of this well respected text has been revised to include a new chapter which explores Aristotle's…

Book details

List price: $36.25
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Polity Press
Publication date: 7/16/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.70" long x 1.05" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



Acknowledgements


How to Use This Book



The Mind/Body Problem



Dualismz



The Mind/Brain Identity Theory



Analytical Behaviourism



Functionalism



Taking Consciousness Seriously: Non-Reductive Monism



Psycho-Physical Causation



An Aristotelian Perspective



The Problem of Other Minds



Personal Identity as Physical Continuity



Personal Identity as Psychological Continuity


Notes


Glossary


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