Elements of Mind: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind

by Tim Crane

Overview

Elements of Mind provides a unique introduction to the main problems and debates in contemporary philosophy of mind. Author Tim Crane opposes those currently popular conceptions of the mind that divide mental phenomena into two very different kinds (the intentional and the qualitative) and proposes instead a challenging and unified theory of all the phenomena of mind. In light of this theory, Crane engages students with the central problems of the philosophy of mind—the mind-body problem, the problem of intentionality (or mental representation), the problem of consciousness, and the problem of perception—and attempts to find solutions to these problems. A fresh and engaging exploration of the main issues in the philosophy of mind, Elements of Mind is easily accessible to students with no background in the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780192892973
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	10/25/2001
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	9.18(w) x 6.20(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Tim Crane is the Director of the Philosophy Programme at the School of Advanced Study, University of London.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is the philosophy of mind? 1. Mind2. Body3. Consciousness4. Thought5. PerceptionBibliographyIndex