Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Graham, George

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0631179569 ISBN 13 : 9780631179566

Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1993

Synopsis

"Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction" is a student-orientated introduction to one of philosophy's most active and popular areas. It is aimed at readers with little or no background in philosophy and covers a broad range of issues. Included are such standard topics as mind/body, personal identity, consciousness, intentionality and freedom of will, as well as other issues within the subject but rarely included in elementary introductions: "after-death experience", minds of animals and of God, supervenience, folk psychology, mental illness, altruism, weakness of will and happiness. The book is divided into nine chapters which can be read independently as distinguishable essays, or in sequence. It begins with a discussion of the nature of philosophy of mind and ends with an application of the concept of consciousness to moral debate over animal liberation. It is supported by consideration of classical and contemporary figures ranging from St. Thomas Aquinas, Descartes and Hume to Paul Churchland, Donald Davidson, Daniel Dennett and John Searle. The text is aimed at first year undergraduates and above in philosophy of mind and philosophical psychology.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"George Graham′s Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction is a delightful work. It makes a persuasive case for saying that the philosophy of mind is just about as fascinating a subject for study as one could possibly imagine. The prose is dependably lucid and unpretentious. The examples and quotations are wonderfully apt and amazingly varied. And there is always Graham′s refreshing humor to put things in perspective. Here is a book that will engross the novice as much as it pleases and satisfies the expert." Gareth B. Matthews, University of Massachusetts

"George Graham′s Philosophy of Mind is a wonderful addition to the growing philosophical literature on the mind." Reinaldo Elugardo, University of Oklahoma for Book Reviews

"For the breadth of its topics, the attractiveness of its imaginative examples, and its remarkable textual clarity, this would be a splendid text to use, together with one of the recent collections of essays, with students new to philosophy. It may also be a good choice for one of the texts in a general introduction to philosophy." Rita Nolan, State University of New York at Stonybrook

"I shall not hesitate to recommend Graham′s book to my students." Michael Stanford, Essay Review

Quatrième de couverture

Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction is a lively, engaging, student orientated introduction to one of philosophy′s most active and popular areas. It is aimed at readers with little or no background in philosophy and covers a broad range of issues. Included are such standard topics as mind/body, personal identity, consciousness, intentionality, and freedom of will as well as other issues within the subject but rarely included in elementary introductions: ′after–death experience′, minds of animals and of God, supervenience, folk psychology, mental illness, altruism, weakness of will, and happiness. The book is divided into nine chapters which can be read independently as distinguishable essays or in sequence. It begins with a crisp discussion of the nature of philosophy of mind and ends with a provocative application of the concept of consciousness to moral debate over animal liberation. It is supported by consideration of classical and contemporary figures ranging from St. Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, and Hume to Paul Churchland, Donald Davidson, Daniel Dennett, and John Searle.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0631179569
• ISBN 13: 9780631179566
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible