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Provides a clear and compelling overview of the mind-body problem suitable for both introductory students and those who have some background in the philosophy of mind. Topics include immortality; materlialism; Descartes's 'Divisibility Argument' for dualism; the Argument from introspection'; the problems with dualism; the interaction between mind and brain; parallelism; the 'type/token' distinction within materialism; recent arguments against materialism and its ability to explain consciousness; the epistemological problem of other minds; the nature of inductive knowledge; and the 'Inverted Spectrum Argument.' Also included are a list of study questions designed to enhance classroom discussion and to serve as a resource for the development of paper topics, and an index of key terms.
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Mind and Brain: A Dialogue on the Mind-Body Problem
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc,, 1996
ISBN 10: 0872203336
ISBN 13: 9780872203334
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Mind and Brain: A Dialogue on the Mind-Body Problem
Published by
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc,, 1996
ISBN 10: 0872203336
ISBN 13: 9780872203334
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Green Ink Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, POWYS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. - Boards very slightly marked - Book ow/ solid, clean and bright w/ minor shelf wear only - viii/75 pages. Seller Inventory # 638983