What is a Mind?: An Integrative Introduction to the Philosophy of MindDesigned for a first course in the philosophy of mind, this book has several distinctive features. Unlike any other book of its kind, it offers extensive treatment of the emotions and of the problem of other minds. Throughout the text insights from other relevant disciplines--psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, anthropology, computer science--are integrated into a philosophical framework. A section is devoted to a concise discussion of the factors to consider when assessing any theory. An ongoing series of Notes on Terminology explains each of the technical terms used. Each chapter is followed by a list of Issues for Discussion, and Suggested Research Projects--short, focused assignments that introduce the reader to materials of interest outside the text. |
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... Evolve ? 131 Evolution by Natural Selection 131 Arguments Supporting Mental Evolution 134 Evolution of the Brain 135 Behavior of Early Hominids 135 Animal Minds 136 Natural Selection of the Mental 147 Arguments against Mental Evolution ...
... Evolution and the Self 184 6 Could a Machine Have a Mind ? 189 Machines and Mechanisms 189 Symbol - System Theories 191 Linguistic Model Computer Capabilities The Turing Test 192 195 197 " Chinese Room " Response 198 Skepticism about ...
... related topics ) 259 2. Consciousness 261 3. Emotions 263 4. Mental Evolution 265 5. Self 267 6. Artificial Intelligence 268 7. Behavior and Mental States 269 Index 271 In loving memory of my mother , Ruth . Her viii Contents.
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Contents
Property Dualism | 33 |
Evaluating Theories | 49 |
Where Do Emotions Fit? | 96 |
the Mind Evolve? | 131 |
What Is a Self? | 159 |
Could a Machine Have a Mind? | 189 |
How Do We Link Behavior to Mental States? | 222 |
Some Comparisons and Contrasts | 256 |
Consciousness | 261 |
Emotions | 263 |
Mental Evolution | 265 |
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Some Additional Resources | 259 |
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What is a Mind?: An Integrative Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind Suzanne Cunningham No preview available - 2000 |