Buy Theories of Mind Book by Maureen Eckert - Bookswagon
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Religion, Philosophy & Sprituality > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind > Theories of Mind: An Introductory Reader
Theories of Mind: An Introductory Reader

Theories of Mind: An Introductory Reader


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



International Edition


X
About the Book

Intended for introductory classes focusing on philosophy of mind, Theories of Mind includes readings from primary sources, edited to suit the needs of the beginner. Edited selections focus on vivid examples and counter-examples, and meet the needs of instructors concerned with assigning accessible primary source material that can serve as a foundation for more advanced studies in philosophy.

Table of Contents:
Part 1 Introduction Part 2 Section 1: Substance Dualism and Gilbert Ryle's Critique Chapter 3 Descartes, Principles of Philosophy, selections Chapter 4 Gilbert Ryle, Concept of Mind, selection from chapter 1 and selection from chapter 2 Chapter 5 Jerry Fodor, "Logical Behaviorism" selection from Language of Thought Part 6 Section 2: Three Theories of Mind Part 7 Type Identity Chapter 8 J.J.C. Smart, "Sensations and Brain Processes," selection Part 9 Functionalism Chapter 10 Alan Turing, "Computing Machinery and Intelligence," selection Chapter 11 David Lewis, "Psychophysical and Theoretical Identifications," selection Chapter 12 Jerry A. Fodor, "The Mind-Body Problem" Chapter 13 Ned Block, "Troubles with Functionalism," selection Chapter 14 Frank Jackson, "Epiphenomenal Quailia" Part 15 Eliminative Materialism Chapter 16 Paul Churchland, "Eliminativism" from Matter and Consciousness Chapter 17 Daniel C. Dennett, selection from "True Believers: The Intentional Strategy and Why it Works" Chapter 18 Andy Clark, "I am John's Brain" Part 19 Section 3: Artificial Intelligence Chapter 20 John Searle, "Is the Mind's Brain a Computer Program?" Chapter 21 Paul and Patricia Churchland, "Could a Machine Think?" 22 Daniel C. Dennett: "On the Practical Requirements of Making a Conscious Robot" Part 23 Section 4: Consciousness Part 24 Subjectivity/Objectivity Chapter 25 Thomas Nagel, "What is it Like to Be a Bat?" Chapter 26 Keith Gunderson, "Asymmetries and Mind-Body Perplexities," selection Chapter 27 David Lewis, "On Knowing What it's Like" Part 28 Theories of Consciousness Chapter 29 David Armstrong, "What is Consciousness?" Chapter 30 David Chalmers, "Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness" Chapter 31 Barbara Montero, "Rethinking the Mind-Body Problem"

About the Author :
Maureen Eckert is assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. She is co-editor of Philosophical Horizons: Introductory Readings and Knowledge and Reality: Classic and Contemporary Readings


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780742550629
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
  • Height: 237 mm
  • No of Pages: 282
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 639 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0742550621
  • Publisher Date: 11 Aug 2006
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: An Introductory Reader
  • Width: 162 mm


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Theories of Mind: An Introductory Reader
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC -
Theories of Mind: An Introductory Reader
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Theories of Mind: An Introductory Reader

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!