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Brainstorms: Philosophical Essays on Mind and Psychology

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This collection of 17 essays by the author offers a comprehensive theoryof mind, encompassing traditional issues of consciousness and free will. Usingcareful arguments and ingenious thought-experiments, the author exposes familiarpreconceptions and hobbling institutions. The essays are grouped into four sections: Intentional Explanation and Attributions of Mentality; The Nature of Theory inPsychology; Objects of Consciousness and the Nature of Experience; and Free Will andPersonhood.

Synopsis:

This collection of 17 essays by the author offers a comprehensive theory of mind, encompassing traditional issues of consciousness and free will. Using careful arguments and ingenious thought-experiments, the author exposes familiar preconceptions and hobbling institutions.

About the Author

Daniel C. Dennett is University Professor and Director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780262540377
Author:
Dennett, Daniel Clement
Publisher:
MIT Press (MA)
Author:
Dennett, Daniel Clement
Author:
Dennett, Daniel C.
Location:
Cambridge
Subject:
General
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Psychology
Subject:
Mind & Body
Subject:
Cognitive Psychology
Subject:
Philosophy : General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Brainstorms
Publication Date:
19810731
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 17
Language:
English
Pages:
377
Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 in

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