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Matter And Consciousness, Third Edition (Mit Press)
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An Updated Edition Of An Authoritative Text Showing The Relevance For Philosophy Of Mind Of Theoretical And Experimental Results In The Natural Sciences.In Matter And Consciousness, Paul Churchland Presents A Concise And Contemporary Overview Of The Philosophical Issues Surrounding The Mind And Explains The Main Theories And Philosophical Positions That Have Been Proposed To Solve Them. Making The Case For The Relevance Of Theoretical And Experimental Results In Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, And Artificial Intelligence For The Philosophy Of Mind, Churchland Reviews Current Developments In The Cognitive Sciences And Offers A Clear And Accessible Account Of The Connections To Philosophy Of Mind.For This Third Edition, The Text Has Been Updated And Revised Throughout. The Changes Range From References To The Iphone'S Siri To Expanded Discussions Of The Work Of Such Contemporary Philosophers As David Chalmers, John Searle, And Thomas Nagel. Churchland Describes New Research In Evolution, Genetics, And Visual Neuroscience, Among Other Areas, Arguing That The Philosophical Significance Of These New Findings Lies In The Support They Tend To Give To The Reductive And Eliminative Versions Of Materialism.Matter And Consciousness, Written By The Most Distinguished Theorist And Commentator In The Field, Offers An Authoritative Summary And Sourcebook For Issues In Philosophy Of Mind. It Is Suitable For Use As An Introductory Undergraduate Text.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Matter and Consciousness' by Paul Churchland? A: The book provides an overview of philosophical issues related to the mind, emphasizing the connections between theoretical and experimental findings in neuroscience and cognitive science.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'Matter and Consciousness' is designed as an introductory text, making it accessible for undergraduate students new to the philosophy of mind.
- Q: What topics are covered in the third edition of this book? A: The third edition includes updated discussions on contemporary philosophers, advances in neuroscience, evolution, genetics, and visual neuroscience, alongside the philosophical implications of these findings.
- Q: How many pages does 'Matter and Consciousness' have? A: The book has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Matter and Consciousness'? A: The author is Paul M. Churchland, a recognized theorist in the field of philosophy of mind.
- Q: When was the third edition of 'Matter and Consciousness' published? A: The third edition was published on August 16, 2013.
- Q: What distinguishes this third edition from previous editions? A: This edition has been thoroughly updated with new references, expanded discussions, and revisions throughout, reflecting recent developments in cognitive sciences.
- Q: What philosophical positions are discussed in the book? A: The book reviews various theories and philosophical positions, particularly focusing on reductive and eliminative materialism in relation to contemporary findings.
- Q: Can I use this book for advanced studies in cognitive psychology? A: While it serves as an introductory text, it also offers valuable insights and summaries that can benefit those engaging in more advanced studies in cognitive psychology.