Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Mind

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Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Mind presents a dynamic collection of essays exploring pivotal questions in the philosophy of mind. Written by various leading philosophers, it features a series of engaging debates on topics such as the nature of consciousness, mental causation, and the mind-body relationship. Each chapter provides contrasting viewpoints, encouraging readers to consider diverse philosophical arguments and perspectives.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring thought-provoking discussions on the nature of consciousness and the philosophical debates surrounding mind and cognition. It brings together various perspectives from leading philosophers, making it a stimulating read for those interested in understanding differing views in the philosophy of mind.

Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Mind showcases the leading contributors to the field, debating the major questions in philosophy of mind today.

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Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Mind showcases the leading contributors to the field, debating the major questions in philosophy of mind today.

Comprises 20 newly commissioned essays on hotly debated issues in the philosophy of mind

Written by a cast of leading experts in their fields, these essays take opposing views on ten central contemporary debates. A thorough introduction provides a comprehensive background to the issues explored.

Organized into three sections, the book explores the ontology of the mental, the nature of mental content, and the nature of consciousness.

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Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Mind effectively addresses key contentious issues within the field, offering thought-provoking insights and identifying new areas for exploration. The book, a well-constructed and compelling collection by McLaughlin and Cohen, features 10 debates on mental content, physicalism, and consciousness, each clearly introduced and organised. It serves as an essential read for those interested in current discussions in the philosophy of mind.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405117616

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

Contributors:

Edited by Jonathan Cohen
Edited by Brian P. McLaughlin

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 410

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About the Author

Brian P. McLaughlin is Professor and Chair in the philosophy department at Rutgers University. He has published widely in philosophy of mind and cognitive science, and is the co-editor of the classic collection on the philosophy of Donald Davidson, Actions and Events: Perspectives on the Philosophy of Donald Davidson (Blackwell, 1988), editor of Dretske and His Critics (Blackwell, 1991) and the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mind.

Jonathan Cohen is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. He is the the author of numerous papers in philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, philosophy of language, metaphysics, and perception. Much of his recent work has focused on the metaphysics of color properties.