{"title":"Colin McGinn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Colin McGinn, a distinguished philosopher and author renowned for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and psychology. McGinn's writings are celebrated for their clarity, depth, and thought-provoking insights, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable books is \u003cem\u003eMindsight\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the mysteries of consciousness and perception. In this work, McGinn explores the intricate relationship between the mind and the world, offering readers an enlightening journey into understanding the nature of thought and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother essential piece in this collection is \u003cem\u003eProblems in Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, where McGinn addresses some of the most profound and enduring questions in the discipline. With a knack for dissecting philosophical dilemmas, he offers a refreshing and insightful perspective on topics that have intrigued thinkers for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned philosopher or simply curious about the workings of the mind and the philosophical puzzles that have shaped human thought, Colin McGinn's collection provides invaluable insights and stimulates intellectual exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mindsight-by-colin-mcginn-9780674022478","title":"Mindsight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to imagine the imagination is a topic that draws philosophers the way flowers draw honeybees. From Plato and Aristotle to Wittgenstein and Sartre, philosophers have talked and written about this most elusive of topics—that is, until contemporary analytic philosophy of mind developed. Perhaps it is the vast range of the topic that has scared off our contemporaries, ranging as it does from mental images to daydreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guiding thread of this book is the distinction Colin McGinn draws between perception and imagination. Clearly, seeing an object is similar in certain respects to forming a mental image of it, but it is also different. McGinn shows what the differences are, arguing that imagination is a \u003cem\u003esui generis\u003c\/em\u003e mental faculty. He goes on to discuss the nature of dreaming and madness, contending that these are primarily imaginative phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second half of the book, McGinn focuses on what he calls cognitive (as opposed to sensory) imagination and investigates the role of imagination in logical reasoning, belief formation, the understanding of negation and possibility, and the comprehension of meaning. His overall claim is that imagination pervades our mental life, obeys its own distinctive principles, and merits much more attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000684658924,"sku":"9780674022478","price":63.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26812453482427.jpg?v=1763296823"},{"product_id":"problems-in-philosophy-by-colin-mcginn-9781557864758","title":"Problems in Philosophy","description":"This advanced introductory text offers a synoptic view of philosophical inquiry, discussing such topics as consciousness, the self, meaning, free will, the a priori, and knowledge. The emphasis is on the fundamental intractability of these questions, and a theory is proposed as to why the human mind has so much difficulty in resolving them. This theory turns upon a naturalistic picture of the scope and limits of human intelligence.","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000710643948,"sku":"9781557864758","price":80.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18211403482742.jpg?v=1763299704"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/colin-mcginn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}