Brainstorms: Philosophical Essays On Mind And Psychology (Penguin science) - Softcover

Dennett, Daniel C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140258000 ISBN 13: 9780140258004

Publisher: Penguin, 1997

Synopsis

This collection of seventeen essays was Dennett's first work, and is arguably still his finest, having established his position at the head of his field. Amongst other things, he questions the relationship between our psychology and our morality, as well as exploring the concept of human intentionality. What emerges from his provocative questions is a unifying theory of the mind, and a highly refreshing and stimulating book.

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Review:

"The problems that Daniel Dennett addresses in his essays are crucial ones for philosophy and contemporary science. With a sure touch and a great deal of insight, he has subjected to analysis questions that lie at, or perhaps just beyond, the frontiers of the scientific study of mind and brain. Dennett's work should help guide progress in the understanding of the profound and troubling issues that have intrigued and perplexed critical minds for many centuries. His work is stimulating and impressive...."--Noam Chomsky

Synopsis:

A collection of 17 essays exploring the central issues of the philosophy of the mind, and human interaction with psychology and evolutionary biology. This book questions the relationship between psychology and morality as well as exploring the concept of human intentionality. It argues that intentional attributes such as desires, goals, beliefs and knowledge are purely mechanistic. The author also considers the meaning of mental imagery, sensations, pain and other puzzling aspects of consciousness. Central to the discussion of the book is the question of whether psychology can support a vision of humans as moral agents, free to choose what they do and responsible for their actions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0140258000
• ISBN 13: 9780140258004
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384