Theories of Mind: An Introductory Reader

by Maureen Eckert (Editor)

Overview

Intended for introductory classes focusing on philosophy of mind, Theories of Mind includes readings from primary sources, edited to suit the needs of the beginner. Edited selections focus on vivid examples and counter-examples, and meet the needs of instructors concerned with assigning accessible primary source material that can serve as a foundation for more advanced studies in philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461646150
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	08/11/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	282
File size:	599 KB

About the Author

Maureen Eckert is assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. She is co-editor of Philosophical Horizons: Introductory Readings and Knowledge and Reality: Classic and Contemporary Readings

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Section 1: Substance Dualism and Gilbert Ryle's Critique
Chapter 3 Descartes, Principles of Philosophy, selections
Chapter 4 Gilbert Ryle, Concept of Mind, selection from chapter 1 and selection from chapter 2
Chapter 5 Jerry Fodor, "Logical Behaviorism" selection from Language of Thought
Part 6 Section 2: Three Theories of Mind
Part 7 Type Identity
Chapter 8 J.J.C. Smart, "Sensations and Brain Processes," selection
Part 9 Functionalism
Chapter 10 Alan Turing, "Computing Machinery and Intelligence," selection
Chapter 11 David Lewis, "Psychophysical and Theoretical Identifications," selection
Chapter 12 Jerry A. Fodor, "The Mind-Body Problem"
Chapter 13 Ned Block, "Troubles with Functionalism," selection
Chapter 14 Frank Jackson, "Epiphenomenal Quailia"
Part 15 Eliminative Materialism
Chapter 16 Paul Churchland, "Eliminativism" from Matter and Consciousness
Chapter 17 Daniel C. Dennett, selection from "True Believers: The Intentional Strategy and Why it Works"
Chapter 18 Andy Clark, "I am John's Brain"
Part 19 Section 3: Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 20 John Searle, "Is the Mind's Brain a Computer Program?"
Chapter 21 Paul and Patricia Churchland, "Could a Machine Think?"
22 Daniel C. Dennett: "On the Practical Requirements of Making a Conscious Robot"
Part 23 Section 4: Consciousness
Part 24 Subjectivity/Objectivity
Chapter 25 Thomas Nagel, "What is it Like to Be a Bat?"
Chapter 26 Keith Gunderson, "Asymmetries and Mind-Body Perplexities," selection
Chapter 27 David Lewis, "On Knowing What it's Like"
Part 28 Theories of Consciousness
Chapter 29 David Armstrong, "What is Consciousness?"
Chapter 30 David Chalmers, "Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness"
Chapter 31 Barbara Montero, "Rethinking the Mind-Body Problem"