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Mind: A Brief Introduction
John R. Searle
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Description for Mind: A Brief Introduction
Paperback. Offers a general introduction to the philosophy of the mind. Giving a survey of the major issues, including philosophical issues in cognitive science and neurobiology, the author argues for his own distinctive point of view. He leads the reader through a variety of theories that reduce the mind to aspects that can be fully explained by physics. Series: Fundamentals of Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, 3 line illus. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 312.
The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects, writes John Searle, in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false. One of the world's most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he presents a vividly written, comprehensive introduction to the mind. He begins with a look at the twelve problems of philosophy of mind-which he calls Descartes and Other Disasters -problems which he returns to throughout the volume, as he illuminates such topics as materialism, consciousness, the mind-body problem, intentionality, mental causation, free will, and the self. The book ... Read more
The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects, writes John Searle, in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false. One of the world's most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he presents a vividly written, comprehensive introduction to the mind. He begins with a look at the twelve problems of philosophy of mind-which he calls Descartes and Other Disasters -problems which he returns to throughout the volume, as he illuminates such topics as materialism, consciousness, the mind-body problem, intentionality, mental causation, free will, and the self. The book ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
234
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Fundamentals of Philosophy Series
Condition
New
Weight
312g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195157345
SKU
V9780195157345
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Reviews for Mind: A Brief Introduction
...lively and lucid account...
The Guardian
Searle's deeply thought-out naturalism and ontological realism are refreshing and his arguments are rigorous and compelling, which makes a highly engaging and brilliant piece of philosophical writing for any serious reader to enjoy.
Maria Antonietta Perna, University College London
The Guardian
Searle's deeply thought-out naturalism and ontological realism are refreshing and his arguments are rigorous and compelling, which makes a highly engaging and brilliant piece of philosophical writing for any serious reader to enjoy.
Maria Antonietta Perna, University College London