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Arguing about the mind /
Arguing About the Mind is an accessible, engaging introduction to the core questions in the philosophy of mind. This collection offers a selection of thought-provoking articles that examine a broad range of issues from the mind and body relation to animal and artificial intelligence. Topics addresse...
| Outros autores: | , |
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| Formato: | Printed Book |
| Idioma: | English |
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New York ; London :
Routledge,
2007.
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| Acceso en liña: | http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip072/2006031915.html |
| Summary: | Arguing About the Mind is an accessible, engaging introduction to the core questions in the philosophy of mind. This collection offers a selection of thought-provoking articles that examine a broad range of issues from the mind and body relation to animal and artificial intelligence. Topics addressed include:
the problem of consciousness
the nature of the mind
the relationship between the mind, body and world
the notion of selfhood
pathologies and behavioural problems
animal, machine and extra-terrestrial intelligence.
The editors provide lucid introductions to each section, give an overview of the debate and outline the arguments of the papers. An original and stimulating reader, Arguing About the Mind is ideal for students new to the philosophy of mind. |
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| descrición da copia: | Includes index. |
| Descrición Física: | xiii, 604 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780415771634 (pbk. : alk. paper) |