Minds and Persons (Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplements, Series Number 53) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521537339 ISBN 13: 9780521537339

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

The nature of the mind and of consciousness, the reality of freedom, the concept of agency and the relation of language to the mental: all are central and perennial questions in philosophy. In this collection, these and other topics are pursued in original essays by some of the leading figures in contemporary philosophy of mind and action. The essays are based on the lectures given in The Royal Institute of Philosophy's annual lecture series for 2001–2002.

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Book Description:

This collection of original essays covers some of the central questions in philosophy of mind and action. Leading figures in the field pursue topics such as the nature of the mind and of consciousness, the reality of freedom, the concept of agency and the relation of language to the mental.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0521537339
• ISBN 13: 9780521537339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 282
• Editor: O'Hear Anthony