Philosophy of Mind introduces readers to one of the liveliest fields in contemporary philosophy by discussing mind-body problems and the various solutions to them. It provides a detailed yet balanced overview of the entire field thatenables readers to jump immediately into current debates. Treats a wide rangeof mind-body theories and arguments in a fair and balanced way Shows how developments in neuroscience, biology, psychology, and cognitive science have impacted mind-body debates Premise-by-premise arguments for and against each position enable readers to grasp the structure of each argument quickly and easily Diagrams and illustrations help readers absorb the more complex ideas Bibliographic essays at the end of each chapter bring readers up to date on the latestliterature Written in a clear, easy to read style that is free of technical jargon, and highly accessible to a broad readership The only book to explain systematically how a hylomorphic theory such as Aristotles can contribute to current mind-body debates and vie with current mind-body theories Online chapters on free will and the philosophy of persons make the book a flexible teachingtool for general and introductory philosophy courses
- ISBN: 978-1-4443-3368-8
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 424
- Fecha Publicación: 08/04/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés