Introducing Persons

TRAMA

Available in paperback, "Introducing Persons" aims to bring the reader to think about some of the most central and interesting issues in the philosophy of the mind. Some of the topics include: the problem of other minds; arguments both for and against the existence of the soul; a discussion of the bundle-theory of the mind; behaviorism; functionalism; mind/brain identity; personal identity; and the possibility of after-life. Throughout, the emphasis is on the arguments for and against the various theories considered, with readers also being encouraged to criticize for themselves.

NOTE EDITORE

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.

SOMMARIO

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;

AUTORE

Peter Carruthers

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415045124
• Dimensioni: 8.5 x 5.5 in Ø 0.80 lb
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 276