Cognitive Science - An Introduction to Mind and Brain

Zusatztext 'A unique and satisfying combination of philosophy and cognitive science! this book will appeal to undergraduates and experts alike. Well written! current! and easy to follow! it marks a new territory in the teaching of cognitive science.' - Valerie Hardcastle! Virginia Polytechnic Institute! USA Informationen zum Autor Daniel Kolak is Professor of Philosophy at William Paterson University in New Jersey, USA. He is Series Editor of the Wadsworth Philosophers series and Longman Library of Philosophy. William Hirstein is Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Elmhurst College, Illinois, USA. Peter Mandik is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science Laboratory Chairman at the William Paterson University in New Jersey, USA. Jonathan Waskan is Assistant Professor at the Neuroscience Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. Klappentext A clear, collaborative introduction and the first textbook to present a unified approach to the different strands of cognitive science. Including illustrations, exercises and glossary, this will prove invaluable to all students of cognition. Zusammenfassung A clear, collaborative introduction and the first textbook to present a unified approach to the different strands of cognitive science. Including illustrations, exercises and glossary, this will prove invaluable to all students of cognition. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Introduction 1. Beginning Concepts 2. Windows on the Brain and Mind 3. Perception 4. Thought 5. Action and Emotion 6. Language 7. Consciousness

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: William Hirstein, Hirstein William, Daniel Kolak, Daniel (William Paterson University Kolak, Kolak Daniel, Peter Mandik, Mandik Peter, Jonathan Waskan, Waskan Jonathan
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 29.09.2006
• EAN: 9780415221009
• ISBN: 978-0-415-22100-9
• Pagine: 256
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia teorica; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy of Mind, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Cognition and cognitive psychology