Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind

by PeteMandik (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2010

  $148.80

  Offers a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and major works in the history of philosophy of mind. Suitable for first-year students coming to the subject for the first time, this title provides summaries of the various key concepts in the study of philosophy and the mind.

• New

  Paperback
  2010

  $27.39

  This is a concise, accessible, easy-to-navigate introduction to the key terms, concepts, thinkers and texts in philosophy of mind. Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind offers an introduction to a central topic in philosophy. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and major works in the history of this key area of philosophical thought. Ideal for first-year students coming to the subject for the first time, Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind will serve as the ideal companion to the study of this fascinating subject. Pete Mandik provides detailed summaries of all the key concepts in the study of philosophy and the mind. An introductory chapter provides context and background, while the following chapters offer detailed definitions of key terms and concepts, introductions to the work of key thinkers, summaries of key texts and advice on further reading. Designed specifically to meet the needs of students and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this is the ideal reference tool for those coming to philosophy of mind for the first time. The Key Terms series offers undergraduate students clear, concise and accessible introductions to core topics. Each book includes a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and texts in the area covered and ends with a guide to further resources.