Introducing Persons

Theories and Arguments in the Philosophy of the Mind

AvPeter Carruthers

Häftad, Engelska, 1986

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Beskrivning

Stimulating introduction to the most central and interesting issues in the philosophy of mind. Topics covered include dualism versus the various forms of materialism, personal identity and survival, and the problem of other minds.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1986-07-24
Mått:138 x 216 x 17 mm
Vikt:362 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:276
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415045124

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Filosofiska discipliner inom Filosofi och religion

Recensioner i media

'An excellent book - an unfailingly lucid and succinct introduction to the philosophy of mind, rigorously argued, comprehensive and up-to-date. ' - Times Literary Supplement'Simple and straightforward enough to be accessible to the beginning student, yet his arguments have enough originality to interest the old hand' - Philosophical Quarterly'satisfyingly successful' - Mind

Innehållsförteckning

INTRODUCTION; Part 1 PART ONE: MYSELF AND OTHERS; Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM OF OTHER MINDS; Part 2 PART TWO: IMMATERIAL PERSONS; Chapter 2 DUALISM: BODY AND SOUL; Chapter 3 IDENTITY AND THE SOUL; Part 3 PART THREE: STATES OF MIND; Chapter 4 MIND AND BEHAVIOUR; Chapter 5 MIND AND BRAIN; Chapter 6 PRIVACY AND MEANING; Part 4 PART FOUR: MATERIAL PERSONS; Chapter 7 AFTER-LIFE FOR MATERIALISTS; Chapter 8 BOUNDARIES OF PERSONS RETROSPECT BIBLIOGRAPHY OF COLLECTED PAPERS GLOSSARY INDEX;