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Author: Brie Gertler, Lawrence Shapiro,
ISBN: 9780415771627

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Arguing About the Mind is an accessible, engaging introduction to the core questions in the philosophy of mind. This collection offers a selection of thought-provoking articles that examine a broad range of issues from the mind and body relation to animal and artificial intelligence. Topics addressed include:

the problem of consciousness
the nature of the mind
the relationship between the mind, body and world
the notion of selfhood
pathologies and behavioural problems
animal, machine and extra-terrestrial intelligence.

The editors provide lucid introductions to each section, give an overview of the debate and outline the arguments of the papers. An original and stimulating reader, Arguing About the Mind is ideal for students new to the philosophy of mind.

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Title Arguing about the Mind
Author Brie Gertler (Editor); Lawrence Shapiro (Editor)
Binding Hardback
Pages 624
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Routledge, New York
Publication date 2007
Illustrated Yes
Features Annotated, Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
ISBN 9780415771627 / 0415771625
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
Dimensions 9.79 x 7.13 x 2.07 in (24.87 x 18.11 x 5.26 cm)
Category Philosophy
Library of Congress subjects Consciousness, Mind and body
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006031915
Dewey Decimal Code 128.2

About the author

Brie Gertler is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Virginia, USA.

Larry Shapiro is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.

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