TY  - BOOK
AU  - Feser,Edward
TI  - Philosophy of mind: a short introduction 
SN  - 1851683763
AV  - BD418.3 .F48 2005
U1  - ARCH YNDC 128.2 F413P 22
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Oxford
PB  - One World
KW  - Philosophy of mind
KW  - Einführung
KW  - swd
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; Perception --; 2; Dualism --; 3; Materialism --; 4; Qualia --; 5; Consciousness --; 6; Thought --; 7; Intentionality --; 8; Persons
N2  - "How do you know that you really picked up this book and didn't just dream that you did? Is the mind nothing more than the brain? Could a computer ever be conscious? In this introduction to the philosophy of mind, Edward Feser tackles these and other questions, giving clear explanations of all the most important theories, from the classic accounts of Descartes and Aquinas to the latest developments in the literature on computing and cognitive science."; "Using straightforward language without sacrificing philosophical depth, this guide outlines the major schools of thought and their different perspectives on consciousness, personal identity, and the mind-body problem. It takes seriously the arguments both for and against dualism - the view that there is a real distinction between mind and body - and is thus the first introductory text to reflect the growing challenge by contemporary philosophers to the dominant materialist doctrine." "Full of examples and scenarios, and featuring a glossary of key terms and chapter by chapter guides to further reading, this is a clearly-written, balanced and up-to-date introduction to one of the most popular fields in modern philosophy."--Jacket
ER  -