Realistic Empiricism of Mach, James, and Russell - Neutral Monism Reconceived

This book redevelops an important movement in philosophy for the first time, exploring the ways in which three of the greatest thinkers are connected.

List of contents

Introduction. An overview of realistic empiricism; 1. Mach: physical elements; 2. Mach: philosophy of psychology; 3. William James' direct realism: a reconstruction; 4. Russell's neutral monism: 1919-27; 5. Enhanced physicalism; 6. The problem of extension: a constructivist program; Appendix. An outline of realistic empiricism.

About the author

Erik C. Banks is Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio. He is also the author of Ernst Mach's World Elements (2003).

Summary

This book redevelops an important movement in philosophy for the first time, exploring the ways in which three of the greatest thinkers can be connected, and applying their ideas to contemporary problems in the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of science.

Product details

• Authors: Erik C Banks, Erik C. Banks, Erik C. (Wright State University Banks, Banks Erik C.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.08.2014
• EAN: 9781107073869
• ISBN: 978-1-107-07386-9
• No. of pages: 226
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Philosophy of Science, History of Science, Western philosophy from c 1800, History of engineering & technology