Introducing Persons: Theories and Arguments in the Philosophy of Mind

CARRUTHERS, Peter

ISBN 10: 0709934319 / ISBN 13: 9780709934318

Published by Croom Helm, 1986

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~No ownership marks. Dustwrapper unfaded and unclipped. ~Robust packagng. Overseas tracking available on request. Size: 265pp. Seller Inventory # NN5132

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introducing Persons: Theories and Arguments ...

Publisher: Croom Helm

Publication Date: 1986

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st edn.

Book Type: Binding sound, text unmarked

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Synopsis:

Stimulating introduction to the most central and interesting issues in the philosophy of mind. Topics covered include dualism versus the various forms of materialism, personal identity and survival, and the problem of other minds.

Review:

""Introducing Persons is an excellent book--an unfailingly lucid and succinct introduction to the philosophy of mind, rigorously argued, comprehensive and up-to-date . . . the clearest and fullest presentation of the materialist's case available today."
-"Times Literary Supplement, 1987
"Simple and straight forward enough to be accessible to the beginning student, yet his arguments have enough originality to interest the old hand."
-"Philosophical Quarterly, 1988
"Carruthers has written a clear and interesting book which captures much of the excitement and difficulty of the problems he discusses. Its effect may well be to lead a sharper-focused scepticism about some of the currently fashionable views which he adopts. This in itself is no small achievement."
-"Philosophical Books, 1988