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Mind and brain

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Rocco J. GennaroFirst published 19962 editions

This lively new dialogue provides a clear and compelling overview of the mind-body problem suitable for both introductory students and those who have some background in the philosophy of mind. Topics include immortality; materialism; Descartes's 'Divisibility Argument' for dualism; the 'Argument from Introspection'; the problems with dualism; the interaction between mind and brain; parallelism; the 'type/token' distinction within materialism; recent arguments against materialism and its ability to explain consciousness; the epistemological problem of other minds; the nature of inductive knowledge; and the 'Inverted Spectrum Argument'. Also included are a brief introduction, helpful notes, suggestions for further reading, a list of study questions designed to enhance classroom discussion and to serve as a resource for the development of paper topics, and an index of key terms.

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First publish date 19961 credited authorSearch language english

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