Jack S. Crumley

A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind

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Produktbeschreibung

Crumley introduces four core areas in contemporary philosophy of the mind: the mind/body problem, mental content (intentionality), mental causation, and the nature of consciousness. The book is distinctive in its further coverage of such fascinating topics as the nature of mental images, theories of concepts, and whether or not computers can think.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. März 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 393g
• ISBN-13: 9780742544963
• ISBN-10: 0742544966
• Artikelnr.: 21919978

Autorenporträt

Jack S. Crumley II is professor of philosophy at The University of San Diego.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Preface Part 2 Introduction: Beginning Matters Part 3 Part One: The
Nature of the Mental and the Physical Chapter 4 Dualism Chapter 5 Only Skin
Deep: Bahaviorism Chapter 6 It's All in Your Brain: Type Identity Theory
Chapter 7 Diagramming the Mind: Functionalism Chapter 8 Minds, Computers,
and Biology: Functionalism II Chapter 9 Does the Mental Matter?
Eliminativism and Instrumentalism Part 10 Part Two: The Function of the
Mind Chapter 11 Images and Concepts Chapter 12 What Do You Have in Mind?
Theories of Mental Content Chapter 13 It's the Law: Mental Causation
Chapter 14 Consciousness from B to Z Part 15 Glossary Part 16 Index Part 17
About the Author

Rezensionen

Crumley's book offers a clear, well-developed introduction to the main problems in philosophy of mind. Crumley's conversational tone, lucid examples, and palpable enthusiasm for the philosophy of mind are sure to appeal to readers. It is well-suited to the mid-level undergraduate student with little or no background in philosophy while, at the same time, providing a comprehensive and accessible foray into very technical and complex issues that arise in philosophy of mind. -- Renee Smith, assistant professor of philosophy, Coastal Carolina University, and author, Readings About the Ultimate Questions: Thinking Abou