Daniel Kolak, William Hirstein, Peter Mandik

Cognitive Science

An Introduction to Mind and Brain
Mitwirkender: Kolak, Daniel; Waskan, Jonathan; Mandik, Peter; Hirstein, William

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Produktbeschreibung

A clear, collaborative introduction and the first textbook to present a unified approach to the different strands of cognitive science. Including illustrations, exercises and glossary, this will prove invaluable to all students of cognition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge / Taylor & Francis
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: RU20346
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. September 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 245mm x 190mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 560g
• ISBN-13: 9780415221016
• ISBN-10: 0415221013
• Artikelnr.: 20885341

Autorenporträt

Daniel Kolak is Professor of Philosophy at William Paterson University in New Jersey, USA. He is Series Editor of the Wadsworth Philosophers series and Longman Library of Philosophy. William Hirstein is Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Elmhurst College, Illinois, USA. Peter Mandik is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science Laboratory Chairman at the William Paterson University in New Jersey, USA. Jonathan Waskan is Assistant Professor at the Neuroscience Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Introduction 1. Beginning Concepts 2. Windows on the Brain and Mind 3. Perception 4. Thought 5. Action and Emotion 6. Language 7. Consciousness

Rezensionen

'A unique and satisfying combination of philosophy and cognitive science, this book will appeal to undergraduates and experts alike. Well written, current, and easy to follow, it marks a new territory in the teaching of cognitive science.' - Valerie Hardcastle, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, USA