Designed specifically for students with no background knowledge in the subject, this accessible introduction covers all of the basic concepts and major theories in the Philosophy of mind.
The text is enhanced by chapter summaries, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and self-assessment questions..
Topics discussed include dualism, behaviorism, the identity theory, functionalism, the computational theory of mind, connectionism, physicalism, mental causation, and consciousness.
Designed specifically for students with no background knowledge in the subject, this accessible introduction covers all of the basic concepts and major theories in the Philosophy of mind