Mind and Brain A Dialogue on the Mind-Body Problem

Name: Mind and Brain A Dialogue on the Mind-Body Problem
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ISBN: 9780872203327

ISBN-10: 0872203328

ISBN-13: 9780872203327

Edition: 1996

Authors: Rocco J. Gennaro

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Provides a clear and compelling overview of the mind-body problem suitable for both introductory students and those who have some background in the philosophy of mind. Topics include immortality; materlialism; Descartes's 'Divisibility Argument' for dualism; the Argument from introspection'; the problems with dualism; the interaction between mind and brain; parallelism; the 'type/token' distinction within materialism; recent arguments against materialism and its ability to explain consciousness; the epistemological problem of other minds; the nature of inductive knowledge; and the 'Inverted Spectrum Argument.' Also included are a list of study questions designed to enhance classroom…

Book details

List price: $9.00
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/1/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 72
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.75" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.242
Language: English

Rocco J. Gennaro is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Southern Indiana.