The Nature Of The Mind

This text provides a comprehensive and lucid introduction to the major themes in philosophy of mind. It carefully explores the conflicting positions that have arisen within the debate and locates the arguments within their context. It is designed for those who are newcomers to the subject and assumes no previous knowledge of philosophy of mind. Clearly written and rigorously presented, this book is ideal for use in undergraduate courses in philosophy of mind. Main topics covered include the problem of other minds, the dualist/physicalist debate the nature of personal identity and survival and mental-state concepts. The book closes with a number of pointers towards more advanced work in the subject. Study questions and suggestions for further reading are provided at the end of each chapter. Review: This book is excellent, certainly a deserving addition to the existing texts in the philosophy of mind. It is also distinctive both in the topics it covers and in its approach to those topics. -Curtis Brown, Trinity University