The Concept of Mind - Softcover

Ryle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0226732959 ISBN 13: 9780226732954

Publisher: University of Chicago Press, 1984

Synopsis

This now-classic work challenges what Ryle calls philosophy's "official theory," the Cartesians "myth" of the separation of mind and matter. Ryle's linguistic analysis remaps the conceptual geography of mind, not so much solving traditional philosophical problems as dissolving them into the mere consequences of misguided language. His plain language and esstentially simple purpose place him in the traditioin of Locke, Berkeley, Mill, and Russell.

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About the Author

Gilbert Ryle (1900-1976) was the Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at Oxford University from 1947-1971.

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This now-classic work challenges what Ryle calls philosophy's "official theory," the Cartesians "myth" of the separation of mind and matter. Ryle's linguistic analysis remaps the conceptual geography of mind, not so much solving traditional philosophical problems as dissolving them into the mere consequences of misguided language. His plain language and esstentially simple purpose place him in the traditioin of Locke, Berkeley, Mill, and Russell.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Publication date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226732959
• ISBN 13: 9780226732954
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334