Current Controversies in Philosophy of Mind
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Philosophy Of Mind Is One Of The Most Dynamic Fields In Philosophy, And One That Invites Debate Around Several Key Questions. There Currently Exist Annotated Tomes Of Primary Sources, And A Handful Of Single-authored Introductions To The Field, But There Is No Book That Captures Philosophy Of Mind's Recent Dynamic Exchanges For A Student Audience. By Asking Ten Leading Philosophers To Square Off On Five Central, Related Debates Currently Engaging The Field, Editor Uriah Kriegel Has Provided Such A Publication. Preliminary, 200-words Descriptions Of Each Chapter, Annotated Bibliographies For Each Controversy, And A Supplemental Guide To Further Controversies In Philosophy Of Mind (with Bibliographies) Help Provide Clearer And Richer Views Of Active Controversies For All Readers-- Provided By Publisher.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the most pressing and unresolved debates currently shaping the field of philosophy of mind. Editor Uriah Kriegel compiles ten newly commissioned essays from leading scholars to address five central controversies, providing a structured framework for students to engage with contemporary academic discourse. By pairing opposing viewpoints on topics such as Russellian monism and embodied cognition, the book serves as a bridge between foundational primary sources and advanced research.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of five core debates including Russellian monism, embodied cognition, and the naturalization of mental representation.
- Annotated bibliographies for each controversy to facilitate further independent research.
- Preliminary chapter descriptions that contextualize the arguments for a student audience.
- A supplemental guide outlining additional active controversies within the discipline.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators recognize this text as a valuable pedagogical tool for bridging the gap between introductory surveys and specialized academic literature. Readers frequently note the clarity of the editorial framing, which makes complex, high-level philosophical exchanges accessible to advanced students.
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Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge,
ISBN-10:
0415530865
ISBN-13:
9780203116623
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