Philosophy of Mind An Overview for Cognitive Science |
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| Author:
| Bechtel, William |
| Series title: | Tutorial Essays in Cognitive Science Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8058-0234-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 1988 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Psychology Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $68.99 |
Book Description:
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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 examines such issues as the meaning of language, the mind-body problem, the functionalist theories of cognition, and intentionality. As he explores the philosophical issues,...
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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 examines 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.