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Reviews: "A splendid, highly accessible and lucid introduction. The arguments are engaging and provide a refreshing challenge to some of the conventional assumptions in the field."
- Charles Taliaferro, Professor of Philosophy, St Olaf College, Minnesota
"Feser has a feel for the enduring problems...an excellent introduction."
- John Haldane, Professor of Philosophy, University of St Andrews, UK
"Tightly written and admirably clear...Feser conveys just the right topics, and does so judiciously and fairly...a refreshing, provocative, and important addition to the introductory books in philosophy of mind. It should appear on every reading list."
- David Oderberg, Professor of Philosophy, University of Reading, UK
Description: How do you know that you picked up this book and didn’t just dream that you did? Is the mind nothing more than the brain? Could a computer ever be conscious?
In this lively introduction to the philosophy of mind, Edward Feser tackles these and other questions, providing clear explanations of everything from the classic accounts of Descartes and Aquinas to the latest ideas about consciousness, cognitive science, and personal identity.
Covering all key areas, this is also the first introductory text to seriously consider the contemporary arguments for dualism – the view that there is a real distinction between mind and body. Using straightforward language without sacrificing philosophical depth, Feser skilfully provides a balanced and up-to-date introduction to one of the most popular fields in modern philosophy.
Contents: Preface and acknowledgments • Perception • Dualism • Materialism • Qualia • Consciousness • Thought • Intentionality • Persons • Postscript (2006) • Glossary • Index.
Edward Feser teaches philosophy at Pasadena City College, California. He is the author of On Nozick and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Hayek.ISBN - 9781851684786
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Pages : 276
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