The Blackwell Guide To Philosophy Of Mind

Author : Stephen P. Stich,Ted A. Warfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470998755

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Comprising a series of specially commissioned chapters by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume presents an up-to-date survey of the central themes in the philosophy of mind. It leads the reader through a broad range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Dualism, Emotions, Folk Psychology, Free Will, Individualism, Personal Identity and The Mind-Body Problem. Provides a state of the art overview of philosophy of mind. Contains 16 newly-commissioned articles, all of which are written by internationally distinguished scholars. Each chapter reviews a central issue, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field. Provides a solid foundation for further study.

Author : Stephen P. Stich,Ted A. Warfield
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0470998768

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The Blackwell Guide to Philosophy of Mind by Stephen P. Stich,Ted A. Warfield Pdf

Comprising a series of specially commissioned chapters by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume presents an up-to-date survey of the central themes in the philosophy of mind. It leads the reader through a broad range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Dualism, Emotions, Folk Psychology, Free Will, Individualism, Personal Identity and The Mind-Body Problem. Provides a state of the art overview of philosophy of mind. Contains 16 newly-commissioned articles, all of which are written by internationally distinguished scholars. Each chapter reviews a central issue, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field. Provides a solid foundation for further study.

Author : William Jaworski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781444397581

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Philosophy of Mind by William Jaworski Pdf

PHILOSOPHY of MIND “Philosophy of mind is an incredibly active field thanks in part to the recent explosion of work in the sciences of the mind. Jaworski’s book is a well-written, comprehensive, and sophisticated primer on all the live positions on the mind–body problem, including various kinds of physicalism, emergentism, and his own favorite, hylomorphism. This is a serious and responsible book for philosophy students, philosophers, and mind scientists who want to understand where they stand philosophically.” Owen Flanagan, Duke University Philosophy of Mind introduces readers to one of the liveliest fields in contemporary philosophy by discussing mind–body problems and the range of solutions to them: varieties of substance dualism, physicalism, dual-attribute theory, neutral monism, idealism, and hylomorphism. It treats each position fairly, in greater depth and detail than competing texts, and is written throughout in a clear, accessible style that is easy to read, free of technical jargon, and presupposes no prior knowledge of philosophy of mind. The result is a balanced overview of the entire field that enables students and instructors to grasp the essential arguments and jump immediately into current debates. William Jaworski discusses the impact of neuroscience, biology, psychology, and cognitive science on mind–body debates. Bibliographic essays at the end of each chapter bring readers up to speed on the latest literature and allow the text to be used in conjunction with primary sources. Numerous diagrams and illustrations help newcomers grasp the more complex ideas, and chapters on free will and the philosophy of persons make the book a flexible teaching tool for general philosophy courses in addition to courses in philosophy of mind.

Author : Samuel D. Guttenplan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Philosophy of mind
ISBN : OCLC:50794330

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A Companion to the Philosophy of Mind by Samuel D. Guttenplan Pdf

Author : Luciano Floridi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470756768

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The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Computing and Information by Luciano Floridi Pdf

This Guide provides an ambitious state-of-the-art survey of the fundamental themes, problems, arguments and theories constituting the philosophy of computing. A complete guide to the philosophy of computing and information. Comprises 26 newly-written chapters by leading international experts. Provides a complete, critical introduction to the field. Each chapter combines careful scholarship with an engaging writing style. Includes an exhaustive glossary of technical terms. Ideal as a course text, but also of interest to researchers and general readers.

Author : Peter Machamer,Michael Silberstein
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470756522

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The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Science by Peter Machamer,Michael Silberstein Pdf

This volume presentsa definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of science.

Author : Richard M. Gale
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470998977

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The Blackwell Guide to Metaphysics by Richard M. Gale Pdf

The Blackwell Guide to Metaphysics is a definitive introduction to the core areas of metaphysics. It brings together sixteen internationally respected philosophers that demonstrate how metaphysics is done as they examine topics including causation, temporality, ontology, personal identity, idealism, and realism.

Author : Pete Mandik
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781118607398

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This is Philosophy of Mind by Pete Mandik Pdf

This is Philosophy of Mind presents students of philosophy with an accessible introduction to the core issues related to the philosophy of mind. Includes issues related to the mind-body problem, artificial intelligence, free will, the nature of consciousness, and more Written to be accessible to philosophy students early in their studies Features supplemental online resources on https://www.wiley.com/en-us/thisisphilosophy/thisisphilosophyofmindanintroduction and a frequently updated companion blog, at http://tipom.blogspot.com

Author : Samuel Guttenplan
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0631199969

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A Companion to the Philosophy of Mind by Samuel Guttenplan Pdf

The philosophy of mind is one of the fastest-growing areas in philosophy, not least because of its connections with related areas of psychology, linguistics and computation. This Companion is an alphabetically arranged reference guide to the subject, firmly rooted in the philosophy of mind, but with a number of entries that survey adjacent fields of interest. The book is introduced by the editor's substantial Essay on the Philosophy of Mind which serves as an overview of the subject, and is closely referenced to the entries in the Companion. Among the entries themselves are several "self-profiles" by leading philosophers in the field, including Chomsky, Davidson, Dennett, Dretske, Fodor, Lewis, Searle and Stalnaker, in which their own positions within the subject are articulated. In some more complex areas, more than one author has been invited to write on the same topic, giving a polarity of viewpoints within the book's overall coverage. All main entries have a full bibliography, and the book is indexed to the high standards set by other volumes in the Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series.

Author : Stephen Gaukroger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781405150378

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The Blackwell Guide to Descartes' Meditations by Stephen Gaukroger Pdf

Consisting of twelve newly commissioned essays and enhanced by William Molyneux’s famous early translation of the Meditations, this volume touches on all the major themes of one of the most influential texts in the history of philosophy. Situates the Meditations in its philosophical and historical context. Touches on all of the major themes of the Meditations, including the mind-body relation, the nature of the mind, and the existence of the material world.

Author : Brian McLaughlin,Ansgar Beckermann,Sven Walter
Publisher : Oxford University Press (UK)
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199262618

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The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mind by Brian McLaughlin,Ansgar Beckermann,Sven Walter Pdf

This is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide ever published to the state of the art in philosophy of mind, a flourishing area of research. An outstanding team of contributors offer 45 new critical surveys of a wide range of topics.

Author : Tom McClelland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781509538782

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What is Philosophy of Mind? by Tom McClelland Pdf

We all have minds, but what exactly is a mind? Is your mind the same thing as your brain? How does what’s happening in your mind cause your behaviour? Can you know what’s going on in other people’s minds? Can you even be sure what’s going on in your own? Are babies conscious? How about cats? Or self-driving cars? Philosophy of mind grapples with questions like these, exploring who we are and how we fit into the world. In this student-friendly guide, McClelland introduces the key ideas in philosophy of mind, showing why they matter and how philosophers have tried to answer them. He covers the major historical moments in philosophy of mind, from Descartes and his troubles with immaterial souls up to today’s ‘consciousness wars’. Additionally, he examines the implications that philosophy of mind has for psychology, artificial intelligence and even particle physics. McClelland lays out the centuries-long dialogue between philosophy and science, presenting a uniquely grounded, practical picture of the field for students. Rich with real-world examples and written for the absolute beginner, What is Philosophy of Mind? gives students the tools to delve deeper into this dynamic field of philosophy.

Author : Armen T. Marsoobian,John Ryder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781405142960

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The Blackwell Guide to American Philosophy by Armen T. Marsoobian,John Ryder Pdf

The Blackwell Guide to American Philosophy offers the mostambitious survey to date of American philosophical thought. Provides a comprehensive history of philosophical thought inAmerica. Brings together 24 newly commissioned essays written by leadingscholars in American philosophy. Covers all of the major eighteenth-, nineteenth- andtwentieth-century philosophical movements in America includingidealism, pragmatism and naturalism. Examines the major figures and themes in American philosophicalthought. Includes useful bibliographies.

Author : Max Velmans,Susan Schneider
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 765 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470751459

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The Blackwell Companion to Consciousness by Max Velmans,Susan Schneider Pdf

With fifty-five peer reviewed chapters written by the leading authors in the field, The Blackwell Companion to Consciousness is the most extensive and comprehensive survey of the study of consciousness available today. Provides a variety of philosophical and scientific perspectives that create a breadth of understanding of the topic Topics include the origins and extent of consciousness, different consciousness experiences, such as meditation and drug-induced states, and the neuroscience of consciousness.

Author : Jenny Teichman
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0631157522

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Philosophy and the Mind by Jenny Teichman Pdf