Philosophy of Mind introduces readers to one of the liveliest fields
in contemporary philosophy by discussing mind-body problems and the
various solutions to them. It provides a detailed yet balanced
overview of the entire field that enables readers to jump immediately
into current debates. Treats a wide range of mind-body theories and
arguments in a fair and balanced way Shows how developments in
neuroscience, biology, psychology, and cognitive science have impacted
mind-body debates Premise-by-premise arguments for and against each
position enable readers to grasp the structure of each argument
quickly and easily Diagrams and illustrations help readers absorb the
more complex ideas Bibliographic essays at the end of each chapter
bring readers up to date on the latest literature Written in a clear,
easy to read style that is free of technical jargon, and highly
accessible to a broad readership The only book to explain
systematically how a hylomorphic theory such as Aristotle’s can
contribute to current mind-body debates and vie with current mind-body
theories Online chapters on free will and the philosophy of persons
make the book a flexible teaching tool for general and introductory
philosophy courses - available at www.wiley.com/go/jaworski
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A Comprehensive Introduction
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ISBN
9781444397581
Publisert
2018
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Wiley Professional, Reference & Trade (Wiley K&L)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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