Bayne, Tim
Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415669856
- author:
- Bayne, Tim
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17.3 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction by Tim Bayne provides a comprehensive overview of key topics and debates in the philosophy of mind. This major new introduction takes into account recent developments in both philosophical and scientific study of the mind, offering a nuanced exploration of complex issues. The book covers a range of subjects, including the nature of perception, thought, consciousness, and mental causation, as well as externalist accounts of content and the 'extended mind' thesis. It also examines conscious-based objections to physicalism, illusionist and panpsychist conceptions of consciousness, and theories of consciousness. With its clear explanations and in-depth analysis, Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction is an invaluable resource for anyone new to the subject or looking to deepen their understanding of these fundamental questions.