Mental Representation: A Reader - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1557864764 ISBN 13 : 9781557864765

Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1994

Synopsis

This collection of new and previously published essays focus on one of the major topics in contemporary philosophy: naturalistic theories of mental content. The volume brings together papers written by some of the most distinguished theorists working in the field today. Authors contributing to the volume include Jerry Fodor, Ruth Millikan, Fred Dretske, Ned Block, Robert Cummins and Daniel Dennett. Following the editor's introduction and several essays surveying the field, the book provides articles offering theories of mental content. Following each of these articles is a critical discussion of the theory presented. Critical commentators for the volume include Terence Horgan, Barry Loewer and Lynne Rudder Baker. The volume is intended for use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of psychology. It should also be of use to professional philosophers and cognitive scientists.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

This volume is a collection of both new and previously published essays focusing on one of the most exciting and actively discussed topics in contemporary philosophy: naturalistic theories of mental content. The volume brings together important papers written by some of the most distinguished theorists working in the field today. Authors contributing to the volume include Jerry Fodor, Ruth Millikan, Fred Dretske, Ned Block, Robert Cummins, and Daniel Dennett.

One special feature of the volume is its format. Following the editors′ introduction and several essays surveying the field are important articles offering theories of mental content. Following each of these articles is a critical discussion of the theory presented. Critical commentators for the volume include Terrance Hogan, Barry Loewer and Lynne Rudder Baker.

The volume is intended for use in upper–level undergraduate and graduate courses in the philosophy of psychology. It will also be of use to professional philosophers and cognitive scientists.

Biographie de l'auteur

Stephen P. Stich is Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Rutgers University. He is author of From Folk Psychology to Cognitive Science and The Fragmentation of Reason.

Ted A. Warfield is currently a PhD candidate in the department of philosophy at Rutgers University where he holds a University Excellence Fellowship. He is the author of a number of articles on various topics in the philosophy of mind and epistemology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1557864764
• ISBN 13: 9781557864765
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Éditeur: Stich Stephen P., Warfield Ted A.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible