Philosophy Of Mind (a Guide And Anthology)

Description

Edited by Heil John

Short /annotation:
Provides an introduction to the philosophy of mind. Both an anthology and commentary, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary readings on the subject, as well as substantial editorial material, which set the extracts in context and guide the reader through them.

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Edited by a renowned scholar in the field, this anthology provides an extensive and varied collection of classical and contemporary readings in the philosophy of mind. Especially noteworthy are the substantial authoritative introductions to each section, which set extracts in context and guide the reader through them. The volume is organised into 12 sections, providing instructors with flexibility in designing and teaching a variety of courses. It contains 50 important writings on the philosophy of mind, with introductions to each section, discussion questions and guides to further reading. Perfect for undergraduate courses, this book offers the ideal, self-contained introduction to the philosophy of mind.

Table of contents:
1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND; 2 BEHAVIORISM AND MIND-BRAIN IDENTITY; 3 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; 4 FUNCTIONALISM; 5 INTERPRETATIONISM; 6 EXTERNALISM AND MENTAL CONTENT; 7 SUBJECTIVITY AND SELF-KNOWLEDGE; 8 CONSCIOUSNESS; 9 REDUCTION; 10 IS THE MIND-BODY PROBLEM SOLVABLE?; 11 CHALLENGES TO CONTEMPORARY MATERIALISM

Review quote:
`It is written in a clear and straight- forward way, and I think it will be enormously helpful to students”The Times Higher Education Supplement

Review quote:
`The thought that has gone into producing this anthology makes it one of the best of its kind”The Times Higher Educaiton Supplement

Biographical note:
John Heil is Paul B. Freeland Professor of Philosophy at Davidson College and Professor of Philosophy at Monash University. He has taught or held research appointments at Brown University, the University of Rochester, Cornell University, the National Humanities Center, Virginia Commonwealth University and Randolph-Macon Woman”s College.

Review quote: previous edition:
`It is written in a clear and straight- forward way, and I think it will be enormously helpful to students”The Times Higher Education Supplement`The thought that has gone into producing this anthology makes it one of the best of its kind”The Times Higher Educaiton Supplement

Publisher’s notice:
John Heil is Paul B. Freeland Professor of Philosophy at Davidson College and Professor of Philosophy at Monash University. He has taught or held research appointments at Brown University, the University of Rochester, Cornell University, the National Humanities Center, Virginia Commonwealth University and Randolph-Macon Woman”s College.

Version history:
Combines 50 classic writings on the subject with clear and accessible editorial material (amounting to 130 pages in total)Substantial, broad-ranging general introductionDetailed introductions to each of the eleven parts of the bookDiscussion questions and further reading at the end of each part stimulate the student and make this book ideal for course use and seminar discussion

Feature:
Combines 50 classic writings on the subject with clear and accessible editorial material (amounting to 130 pages in total)Substantial, broad-ranging general introductionDetailed introductions to each of the eleven parts of the bookDiscussion questions and further reading at the end of each part stimulate the student and make this book ideal for course use and seminar discussion