Philosophy of Mind
A Guide and Anthology
ISBN13: 9780199253838ISBN10: 0199253838
Paperback,
936 pages
Dec 2003,
In Stock
Price:
$69.95 (04)Description
Edited by a renowned scholar in the field, this anthology provides a comprehensive and self-contained introduction to the philosophy of mind. Featuring an extensive and varied collection of fifty classical and contemporary readings, it also offers substantial section introductions--which set the extracts in context and guide readers through them--discussion questions, and guides to further reading. Ideal for undergraduate courses, the book is organized into twelve sections, providing instructors with flexibility in designing and teaching a variety of courses.Features
- Combines 50 classic writings on the subject with clear and accessible editorial material (amounting to 130 pages in total)
- Substantial, broad-ranging general introduction
- Detailed introductions to each of the eleven parts of the book
- Discussion questions and further reading at the end of each part stimulate the student and make this book ideal for course use and seminar discussion
About the Author(s)
John Heil is Paul B. Freeland Professor of Philosophy at Davidson College and Professor of Philosophy at Monash University. He has taught or held research appointments at Brown University, the University of Rochester, Cornell University, the National Humanities Center, Virginia Commonwealth University and Randolph-Macon Woman's College.
