Philosophy of Mind: A Very Short Introduction

Philosophy of Mind: A Very Short Introduction

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  • Author:Barbara Gail Montero
  • ISBN:0198809077
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Summary

Philosophy of Mind: A Very Short Introduction probes some of the great philosophical questions about the mind: What is the relationship between mind and matter? Can science unravel the mystery of consciousness? How can our thoughts represent things in the world? Are computers genuinely
intelligent?

In the book, Barbara Gail Montero highlights key thought experiments used by philosophers to explore the nature of mind and how mind and body relate to each other (the �mind-body problem�)。 She leads readers through the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed solutions to the mind-body problem and
explores the philosophical conundrums associated with sensation, perception, cognition, and emotion。

While keeping an eye on the contemporary philosophical debate, Montero also considers the cross-cultural roots of philosophy of mind, and its connections to psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and physics。

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area。 These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly。 Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
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Reviews

Corwin

Well-Written, good introduction to many philosophical ideas and schools of thoughts。 Learned how different abstract metaphysical theories develop by philosophers attacking and attempting to poke holes into even the most “obvious” theories。 Lots of thought experiments and thought provoking definitions, divisions of items, and claims。 Liked the parts about consciousness and physicalism a lot。