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This book provides an in-depth exploration of the mind-body problem, which is one of the most important and long standing philosophical issues. The book covers a wide range of topics in philosophy of mind, including the nature of consciousness, mental representation, perception, free will, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience, among others.
The book starts by exploring the historical context of the mind-body problem and the key philosophical positions that have emerged over time, including dualism, behaviorism, functionalism, and materialism. It then delves into more specific issues, such as the nature of consciousness, the unity of consciousness, the problem of other minds, and the role of language in thought.
The book also covers more recent developments in philosophy of mind, including embodied cognition, the extended mind hypothesis, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the book explores the social dimensions of the mind, including empathy and theory of mind, collective consciousness, and the philosophy of psychoanalysis and psychopharmacology.
Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the key issues and debates in philosophy of mind, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike. It offers readers a rich understanding of the complex relationship between the mind and body, and the many philosophical and scientific questions that continue to surround this fascinating topic.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the mind-body problem, which is one of the most important and long standing philosophical issues. The book covers a wide range of topics in philosophy of mind, including the nature of consciousness, mental representation, perception, free will, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience, among others.
The book starts by exploring the historical context of the mind-body problem and the key philosophical positions that have emerged over time, including dualism, behaviorism, functionalism, and materialism. It then delves into more specific issues, such as the nature of consciousness, the unity of consciousness, the problem of other minds, and the role of language in thought.
The book also covers more recent developments in philosophy of mind, including embodied cognition, the extended mind hypothesis, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the book explores the social dimensions of the mind, including empathy and theory of mind, collective consciousness, and the philosophy of psychoanalysis and psychopharmacology.
Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the key issues and debates in philosophy of mind, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike. It offers readers a rich understanding of the complex relationship between the mind and body, and the many philosophical and scientific questions that continue to surround this fascinating topic.