Philosophy of Mind: A Contemporary Introduction John Heil is an English-language textbook that focuses on current issues in the philosophy of mind. The book is suitable for students in higher education and presents diverse views on the relationship between mind and body.
The content addresses topics such as mental and physical causation, computational models of thinking, and various approaches including behaviorism, dualism, eliminativism, and functionalism. In the new edition, a chapter has been added on emergence and panpsychism, in which these growing areas of interest are discussed. A previously removed chapter on Donald Davidson has also been reintroduced, and attention is given to 'Non-Cartesian Dualism'. The concluding chapters provide a coherent overview of the mind and its place in nature.
Key features:
— New chapter on emergence and panpsychism
— Reintroduction of the chapter on Donald Davidson
— Expanded discussion of Non-Cartesian Dualism
— Updated suggestions for further reading
This accessible, non-technical book offers a fundamental introduction to the philosophy of mind and is relevant for both beginning students and advanced researchers.
The topic connects to Philosophy of mind, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, and PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body.
Series: Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy