Philosophy of Mind: An Overview for Cognitive Science

by William Bechtel

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805802184
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/01/1988
Series:	Tutorial Essays in Cognitive Science Series
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1420L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

Contents: Some Perspectives on Philosophy of Mind. Philosophical Analyses of Language. The Problem of Intentionality. Philosophical Strategies for Explaining Intentionality. The Mind-Body Problem: Dualism and Philosophical Behaviorism. The Mind-Body Problem: Versions of Materialism. Functionalism.

Editorial Reviews

Seven chapters provide a broad overview of the field and an introduction to the professional literature. Printed on acidic paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"...an informative and helpful text...a recommended first step in educating oneself in issues pertaining to philosophy of mind."
—Child Development Abstracts

"...clearly written and...does an excellent job of introducing the reader to a wide range of issues, many of which are prominent not only in philosophy of mind but in philosophy of language and logic....a good text to use in an upper year undergraduate course in philosophy of mind."
—Semiotic Inquiry

"...of value to students of the philosophies of science and mind."
—The European Journal of Cognitive Psychology

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