Brain-Wise: Studies in Neurophilosophy (A Bradford Book) - Softcover

Churchland, Patricia S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 026253200X ISBN 13: 9780262532006

Publisher: MIT Press, 2002

Synopsis

Progress in the neurosciences is profoundly changing our conception of ourselves. Contrary to time-honored intuition, the mind turns out to be a complex of brain functions. And contrary to the wishful thinking of some philosophers, there is no stemming the revolutionary impact that brain research will have on our understanding of how the mind works. Brain-Wise is the sequel to Patricia Smith Churchland's Neurophilosophy, the book that launched a subfield. In a clear, conversational manner, this book examines old questions about the nature of the mind within the new framework of the brain sciences. What, it asks, is the neurobiological basis of consciousness, the self, and free choice? How does the brain learn about the external world and about its own introspective world? What can neurophilosophy tell us about the basis and significance of religious and moral experiences? Drawing on results from research at the neuronal, neurochemical, system, and whole-brain levels, the book gives an up-to-date perspective on the state of neurophilosophy-what we know, what we do not know, and where things may go from here.

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Review:

Churchland explores the organic concept of self and nonself and what they mean both biologically and philosophically.

--Terrence Riley, MD , JAMA

It is both lucid and profound, cutting through issues where others only obfuscate. The one to read.

--Maggie McDonald, New Scientist

About this edition

• Publisher: MIT Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 026253200X
• ISBN 13: 9780262532006
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 490