An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind

Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy

by E.J. Lowe

In this book Jonathan Lowe offers a lucid and wide-ranging introduction to the philosophy of mind. Using a problem-centred approach designed to stimulate as well as instruct, he begins with a general examination of the mind-body problem and moves on to detailed examination of more specific philosophical issues concerning sensation, perception, thought and language, rationality, artificial intelligence, action, personal identity and self-knowledge. His discussion is notably broad in scope, and distinctive in giving equal attention to deep metaphysical questions concerning the mind and to the discoveries and theories of modern scientific psychology. It will be of interest to any reader with a basic grounding in modern philosophy.

Genres: Philosophy

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 20, 2000

Reviews

[Nick Nillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best introductory book on philosophy of mind I have ever read. I appreciate Lowe's modesty in not claiming to have definitive answers as well as not looking back at history and siding with one philosopher over another. It might be a bit too heavy for a beginner to read without being in a philosophy of mind class but as long as the person has an interest in this area of philosophy, it shouldn't be a big hurdle.

[Amin Dashti · Rating 4 out of 5]

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