Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Mind: A Contemporary Introduction , is for students who have already completed an introductory philosophy course. The book covers the major topics typically studied in a philosophy of mind course and covers the dualist, behaviourist, functionalist, interpretationist, and eliminativist accounts of the nature of mind, along with a critical assessment of the recent trends in the subject. This fully revised and updated version of the highly successful first edition builds on the previously addressed themes and expands on central topics. The new edition includes: A brand new chapter on consciousness An expansion of the Davidson and Dennett discussions, splitting them into two stand-alone chapters A chapter looking at general issues associated with present day approaches to the theory of mind The book includes helpful examples to aid study as well as suggestions for further reading and a fully revised bibliography. It is ideal for anyone coming to philosophy of mind for the first time.