Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide by Ravenscroft, Ian

Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780199252541)

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Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide by Ravenscroft, Ian

Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide

$85.99
Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide by Ravenscroft, Ian

Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide

$85.99
Format: Paperback
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Designed specifically for students with no background knowledge in the subject, this accessible introduction covers all of the basic concepts and major theories in the philosophy of mind. Topics discussed include dualism, behaviorism, the identity theory, functionalism, the computational theory of mind, connectionism, physicalism, mental causation, and consciousness. The text is enhanced by chapter summaries, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and self-assessment questions.

Author: Ian Ravenscroft
ISBN-10: 0199252548
ISBN-13: 9780199252541
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 04/28/2005
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.34w x 0.47d
By Ian Ravenscroft
By Ian Ravenscroft
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Ian Ravenscroft completed his PhD at the Research School of Social Science, Australian National University. After spending a year teaching in the Philosophy Department at the University of Auckland, he became an ARC Research Associate at Flinders University. In 1998, Ian moved to the Philosophy Department at King's College London, where he directed the graduate program in the philosophy of mental disorder. He is now back at Flinders University.

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