Philosophy of Mind and Cognition

The philosophy of mind and cognition has been transformed by recent advances in what is loosely called cognitive science. This book is a thoroughly up-to-date introduction to and account of that transformation, in which the many strands in contemporary cognitive science are brought together into a coherent philosophical picture of the mind. 
The book begins with discussions of the pre-history of contemporary philosophy of mind - dualism, behaviourism, and early versions of the identity theory of mind - and moves through discussions of functionalism in autonomy of psychology, to topics such as eliminative materialism, individualism and the problems of content and representation. The synoptic nature of the discussion makes it ideal as the foundation of an undergraduate course in the philosophy of mind.

Politics & Social Sciences

Braddon-Mitchell, David

Jackson, Frank

Philosophy

Wiley/Blackwell

Blackwell Publishing

David Braddon-Mitchell and Frank Jackson’s popular introduction to philosophy of mind and cognition is now available in a fully revised and updated edition. 
<ul> <li>Ensures that the most recent developments in the philosophy of mind and cognitive science are brought together into a coherent, accessible whole.</li> <li>Revisions respond to feedback from students and teachers and make the volume even more useful for courses.</li> <li>New material includes: a section on Descartes’ famous objection to materialism; extended treatment of connectionism; coverage of the view that psychology is autonomous; fuller discussion of recent debates over phenomenal experience; and much more.</li> </ul>

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Philosophy of Mind and Cognition: An Introduction

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