Philosophy of Mind
A Beginner's Guide
Published on 10. March 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
218 pages
978-0-19-925254-1 (ISBN)
Description
Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide provides the most accessible introduction to the philosophy of mind. Specifically aimed at beginning students with no background knowledge in the subject, Ravenscroft brings together all of the basic concepts and major theories. The text is supported by many pedagogical aids including chapter summaries, a glossary, further reading suggestions and self-assessment questions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate students of the philosophy of mind.
Illustrations
1 table, numerous line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
331 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-925254-1 (9780199252541)
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Person
Ian Ravenscroft completed his PhD at the Research School of Social Science, Australian National University. After spending a year teaching in the Philosophy Department at the University of Auckland, he became an ARC Research Associate at Flinders University. In 1998, Ian moved to the Philosophy Department at King's College London, where he directed the graduate program in the philosophy of mental disorder. He is now back at Flinders University.
Content
INTRODUCTION; PART I: WHAT ARE MENTAL STATES?; PART 2: MIND AS MACHINE; PART 3: MIND IN A PHYSICAL WORLD; PART 4: CONSCIOUSNESS