Colin McGinn
Mental content
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631163695
- author:
- Colin McGinn
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 23.39 x 15.6 x 1.42 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This systematic investigation into mental content explores its relationship to the body and the world. Colin McGinn examines two main theories: internalism, which posits that mental content states are solely internal, and externalism, which argues they are also influenced by external factors.
The distinction between these two perspectives has significant implications for our understanding of mental states and their connection to reality. This book offers a nuanced exploration of this complex issue, shedding light on the nature of mental content and its relationship to the world around us.
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