Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide - Couverture souple

Ravenscroft, Ian

 
9780199252541: Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0199252548 ISBN 13 : 9780199252541
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Designed specifically for students with no background knowledge in the subject, this accessible introduction covers all of the basic concepts and major theories in the philosophy of mind. Topics discussed include dualism, behaviorism, the identity theory, functionalism, the computational theory of mind, connectionism, physicalism, mental causation, and consciousness. The text is enhanced by chapter summaries, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and self-assessment questions.

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À propos de l?auteur

Ian Ravenscroft completed his PhD at the Research School of Social Science, Australian National University. After spending a year teaching in the Philosophy Department at the University of Auckland, he became an ARC Research Associate at Flinders University. In 1998, Ian moved to the Philosophy Department at King's College London, where he directed the graduate program in the philosophy of mental disorder. He is now back at Flinders University.

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0199252548
ISBN 13 
9780199252541
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
218
Coordonnées du fabricant
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