Theories of Mind

An Introductory Reader

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

Intended for introductory classes focusing on philosophy of mind, Theories of Mind includes readings from primary sources, edited to suit the needs of the beginner. Edited selections focus on vivid examples and counter-examples, and meet the needs of instructors concerned with assigning accessible primary source material that can serve as a foundation for more advanced studies in philosophy.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-08-11
Mått:162 x 237 x 25 mm
Vikt:558 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:282
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780742550629

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Maureen Eckert is assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. She is co-editor of Philosophical Horizons: Introductory Readings and Knowledge and Reality: Classic and Contemporary Readings

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 IntroductionPart 2 Section 1: Substance Dualism and Gilbert Ryle's CritiqueChapter 3 Descartes, Principles of Philosophy, selectionsChapter 4 Gilbert Ryle, Concept of Mind, selection from chapter 1 and selection from chapter 2Chapter 5 Jerry Fodor, "Logical Behaviorism" selection from Language of ThoughtPart 6 Section 2: Three Theories of MindPart 7 Type IdentityChapter 8 J.J.C. Smart, "Sensations and Brain Processes," selectionPart 9 FunctionalismChapter 10 Alan Turing, "Computing Machinery and Intelligence," selectionChapter 11 David Lewis, "Psychophysical and Theoretical Identifications," selectionChapter 12 Jerry A. Fodor, "The Mind-Body Problem"Chapter 13 Ned Block, "Troubles with Functionalism," selectionChapter 14 Frank Jackson, "Epiphenomenal Quailia"Part 15 Eliminative MaterialismChapter 16 Paul Churchland, "Eliminativism" from Matter and ConsciousnessChapter 17 Daniel C. Dennett, selection from "True Believers: The Intentional Strategy and Why it Works"Chapter 18 Andy Clark, "I am John's Brain"Part 19 Section 3: Artificial IntelligenceChapter 20 John Searle, "Is the Mind's Brain a Computer Program?"Chapter 21 Paul and Patricia Churchland, "Could a Machine Think?"22 Daniel C. Dennett: "On the Practical Requirements of Making a Conscious Robot"Part 23 Section 4: ConsciousnessPart 24 Subjectivity/ObjectivityChapter 25 Thomas Nagel, "What is it Like to Be a Bat?"Chapter 26 Keith Gunderson, "Asymmetries and Mind-Body Perplexities," selectionChapter 27 David Lewis, "On Knowing What it's Like"Part 28 Theories of ConsciousnessChapter 29 David Armstrong, "What is Consciousness?"Chapter 30 David Chalmers, "Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness"Chapter 31 Barbara Montero, "Rethinking the Mind-Body Problem"