Mind and Brain: A Dialogue on the Mind-Body Problem (Hackett Philosophical Dialogues)

Mind and Brain: A Dialogue on the Mind-Body Problem (Hackett Philosophical Dialogues)

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Mind and Brain: A Dialogue on the Mind-Body Problem (Hackett Philosophical Dialogues)

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This lively dialogue provides a clear and compelling overview of the mind-body problem suitable for both introductory students and those who have some background in the philosophy of mind. Topics include immortality; materialism; Descartes' 'Divisibility Argument' for dualism; the 'Argument from Introspection'; the problems with dualism; the interaction between mind and brain; parallelism; the 'type/token' distinction within materialism; recent arguments against materialism and its ability to explain consciousness; the epistemological problem of other minds; the nature of inductive knowledge; and the 'Inverted Spectrum Argument.' Also included are a list of study questions designed to enhance classroom discussion and to serve as a resource for the development of paper topics, and an index of key terms.

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Binding Paperback
Brand Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
EANs 9780872203327
Manufacturer Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
ProductGroup Book
Title Mind and Brain: A Dialogue on the Mind-Body Problem (Hackett Philosophical Dialogues)
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