From the Publisher
In this exciting contribution to the burgeoning literature on Social Cognition, Tobias Schlicht presents perspectives from both phenomenological and analytic approaches in an original and engaging way. His deep understanding of the history grounding contemporary approaches allows him to motivate and explain them with a clarity that will benefit students of all levels.
- Dr. Suilin Lavelle, Senior lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and author of ‘The Social Mind’.
"This is a very comprehendible introduction to Social Cognition. In philosophers' fashion it goes straight to the important and foundational issues, yet also covers empirical details to provide an insightful evaluation of the theories. A highly recommendable textbook for Cognitive Scientists of all shades from philosophy, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, ethology, to linguistics."
- Josef Perner, Centre of Cognitive Neuroscience and Department of Psychology, University of Salzburg, Austria.
Tobias Schlicht's book combines analytic, phenomenological, and cognitive science perspectives, grounded in historical context. It covers both longstanding debates and the cutting edge with equal assurance and verve. This is an authoritative guide to the big ideas about social cognition by one of the field's leading experts; but, more than that, it is also an accessible guide to perspectives that are often overlooked or obscurely presented, and one that provides a critical overview.
- Stephen A. Butterfill, Department of Philosophy, University of Warwick, UK.
