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Informationen zum Autor PETE MANDIK is a Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy at William Paterson University of New Jersey. He is the author of Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind and Physicalist Theories of Consciousness , the co-author of Cognitive Science: An Introduction to the Mind and Brain , and the co-editor of Philosophy and the Neurosciences: A Reader . He writes and illustrates the comic Mind Chunks , which appears monthly at DailyNous.com. Klappentext Although scientific advances have deepened our understanding of how the human brain functions, many mysteries remain about the nature of the mind. Philosophers of mind investigate mental phenomena and their relationship to the physical body, exploring fundamental questions about the nature of consciousness, emotion, and thought. In This Is Philosophy of Mind , author Pete Mandik guides students of philosophy through the fundamental philosophical theories, questions, and debates concerning the nature of the mind. Assuming no previous background in the subject, this easily accessible textbook describes abstract and complex philosophical concepts in a reader-friendly narrative style. Concise chapters address topics ranging from traditional approaches to the mind-body problem to contemporary theories of consciousness and intentionality. This second edition remains the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to philosophy of mind available, featuring two entirely new chapters covering embodied approaches to cognition and emerging and future directions in the study of the mind. Updated examples, references, and annotated bibliographies are complemented by an enhanced companion website with further readings, videos, visual aids, links to relevant scientific work, and definitions of key terms. Part of the acclaimed This Is Philosophy series, the second edition of This Is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction is the ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduates taking typical semester-long Philosophy of Mind courses, as well as students and general readers looking to tackle the subject on their own. Zusammenfassung Discover fascinating and illuminating contributions to historical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of mind In the newly revised second edition of This Is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction, accomplished philosopher Pete Mandik delivers an accessible primer on the core issues animating contemporary and historical discussions in the philosophy of mind. The book is part of the This is Philosophy series that introduces undergraduate students to key concepts and methods in the study of philosophy. This particular edition walks readers through perennial issues like the mind-body problem, artificial intelligence, free will, and the nature of consciousness. This is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction also provides complimentary access to valuable supplemental online resources. Inhaltsverzeichnis How to Use This Book xv Acknowledgments xvii About the Companion Website xix 1 Meet Your Mind 1 Aspects of Mind 1 Thought and experience 1 Conscious and unconscious 2 Qualia 3 Sensory perception 3 Emotion 4 Imagery 4 Will and action 5 Self 5 Propositional attitudes 5 Philosophical Problems 6 Mind-body problem 6 Other problems 9 Conclusion 14 Annotated Bibliography 14 2 Substance Dualism 15 Arguments for Substance Dualism 15 Leibniz's law arguments 16 Criticism of Leibniz's law arguments: Intensional fallacy 19 Explanatory gap arguments 20 Criticisms of explanatory gap arguments 21 Modal arguments 22 Mind-Body Interaction as a Problem for Substance Dualism 24 Princess Elisabeth's objection 25 The dualistic alternatives to Cartesian interactionism 26 Conclusion 27 Annotate...
