A Beginner's Guide
Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide by Ian Ravenscroft is a study book on the philosophy of mind, intended for students without prior knowledge. It offers a clear introduction to the key concepts and theories of the field.
Description
This introduction to the philosophy addresses the core topics within the philosophy of mind in an accessible way. The text is specifically written for beginners with no background in this field and includes various teaching aids such as chapter overviews, a glossary of key terms, suggestions for further reading, and practice questions for self-evaluation.
Product specifications
- Author: Ian Ravenscroft (Flinders University, Australia)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2005-03-10
- Number of pages: 218
- ISBN: 9780199252541
- Topic: Philosophy of mind
- BISAC: PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body
About the author
Ian Ravenscroft completed his PhD at the Research School of Social Science of the Australian National University. He has been affiliated with a range of universities, including Flinders University and King's College London, where he specialized in the philosophy of mental disorders. He is currently working again at Flinders University.