Montero Barbara Gail (Professor Of Philosophy City University Of New York)
Montero Barbara Gail (Professor Of Philosophy City University Of New York) - Philosophy Of Mind: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Montero Barbara Gail (Professor Of Philosophy City University Of New York) - Philosophy Of Mind: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: 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 enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Philosophy Of Mind: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Montero Barbara Gail (Professor Of Philosophy City University Of New York)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198809074
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 3/10/2022
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Popular Philosophy
Description: 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 enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Philosophy Of Mind: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Montero Barbara Gail (Professor Of Philosophy City University Of New York)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198809074
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 3/10/2022
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Popular Philosophy
