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Contemporary Philosophy of Mind: A Contentiously Classical Approach

Contemporary Philosophy of Mind: A Contentiously Classical Approach

by Rey (Author)

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Synopsis

This volume is an introduction to contemporary debates in the philosophy of mind. In particular, the author focuses on the controversial eliminativist and instrumentalist attacks - from philosophers such as of Quine, Dennett, and the Churchlands - on our ordinary concept of mind. In so doing, Rey offers an explication and defense of mental realism , and shows how Fodor's representational theory of mind affords a compelling account of much of our ordinary mental talk of beliefs, hopes, and desires.

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Format: Pop up
 Pages: 380
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 12 Jan 1997
ISBN 10: 0631190694
ISBN 13: 9780631190691

Media Reviews
This is an excellent introduction to contemporary issues in the metaphysics of mind, covering all the major twentieth century theories of mind and most of the questions and arguments that have occupied us for the past few decades. It is clearly and engagingly written, full of illuminating examples, wise warnings, and provocative arguments. William G. Lycan, University of North Carolina By covering a wide range of topics in a lively and entertaining style, Rey has written a book that is ideal for student use. Kenneth Taylor, Stanford University
Author Bio
Georges Rey is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Maryland. In addition to publishing numerous articles in the philosophy of mind, he is co-editor (with Barry Loewer) of Meaning and Mind (Blackwell, 1992).