Philosophical Applications Of Cognitive Science

by Alvin I. Goldman

Overview

One of the most fruitful interdisciplinary boundaries in contemporary scholarship is that between philosophy and cognitive science. Now that solid empirical results about the activities of the human mind are available, it is no longer necessary for philosophers to practice armchair psychology.In this short, accessible, and entertaining book, Alvin

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367320034
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/27/2019
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Alvin I. Goldman is professor of philosophy and research scientist in cognitive science at the University of Arizona. He is the author of A Theory of Human Action, Epistemology and Cognition, and Liaisons: Philosophy Meets the Cognitive and Social Sciences as well as many articles on philosophy and cognitive science.

Table of Contents

Preface — Epistemology — Philosophy of Science — Philosophy of Mind — Metaphysics — Ethics

Editorial Reviews

A sampling of the wide range of philosophical problems that can benefit from cognitive studies, an inspiration for philosophers, rather than a complete catalogue either of problems or of cognitive sciences. Problems are considered from epistemology, the philosophy of science and of mind, metaphysics, and ethics. Paper edition (unseen), $14.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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