Description
Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind offers a clear, concise and accessible introduction to a central topic in philosophy. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and major works in the history of this key area of philosophical thought. Ideal for first-year students coming to the subject for the first time, Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind will serve as the ideal companion to the study of this fascinating subject.
Pete Mandik provides detailed summaries of all the key concepts in the study of philosophy and the mind. An introductory chapter provides context and background, while the following chapters offer detailed definitions of key terms and concepts, introductions to the work of key thinkers, summaries of key texts and advice on further reading. Designed specifically to meet the needs of students and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this is the ideal reference tool for those coming to philosophy of mind for the first time.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: What is Philosophy of Mind?2. Key Terms and Concepts3. Key Thinkers4. Key Texts and Further Reading
Author(s)
Pete Mandik,
Pete Mandik is Associate Professor of Philosophy at William Paterson University of New Jersey, USA. He is co-author of Cognitive Science: An Introduction to the Mind and Brain (Routledge, 2006) and co-editor of Philosophy and the Neurosciences: A Reader (Blackwell, 2001).