Philosophy of Mind: An Overview for Cognitive Science (Tutorial Essays in Cognitive Science)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 176 pages
• Published by: Lawrence Erlbaum
• Edition: 1st Edition May 1, 1988
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0805802347
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0805802344
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 10.4 ounces

Product Review


an informative and helpful texta recommended first step in educating oneself in issues pertaining to philosophy of mind.
—Child Development Abstracts

clearly written anddoes an great job of introducing the reader to a wide range of issues, many of which are prominent not only in philosophy of mind but in philosophy of language and logic.a good text to use in an upper year undergraduate course in philosophy of mind.
—Semiotic Inquiry

of value to students of the philosophies of science and mind.
—The European Journal of Cognitive Psychology

Product Description
Specifically designed to make the philosophy of mind intelligible to those not trained in philosophy, this book provides a concise overview for students and researchers in the cognitive sciences. Emphasizing the relevance of philosophical work to investigations in other cognitive sciences, this unique text looks at such issues as the meaning of language, the mind-body problem, the functionalist theories of cognition, and intentionality. As he explores the philosophical issues, Bechtel draws connections between philosophical views and theoretical and experimental work in such disciplines as cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology.