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Neither Brain Nor Ghost: A Nondualist Alternative To The Mindbrain Identity Theory
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In This Highly Original Work, Teed Rockwell Rejects Both Dualism And The Mindbrain Identity Theory. He Proposes Instead That Mental Phenomena Emerge Not Merely From Brain Activity But From An Interacting Nexus Of Brain, Body, And World. The Mind Can Be Seen Not As An Organ Within The Body, But As A Behavioral Field That Fluctuates Within This Brainbodyworld Nexus. If We Reject The Dominant Form Of The Mindbrain Identity Theorywhich Rockwell Calls Cartesian Materialism (Distinct From Daniel Dennett'S Concept Of The Same Name)And Accept This New Alternative, Then Many Philosophical And Scientific Problems Can Be Solved. Other Philosophers Have Flirted With These Ideas, Including Dewey, Heidegger, Putnam, Millikan, And Dennett. But Rockwell Goes Further Than These Tentative Speculations And Offers A Detailed Alternative To The Dominant Philosophical View, Applying Pragmatist Insights To Contemporary Scientific And Philosophical Problems.Rockwell Shows That Neuroscience No Longer Supports The Mindbrain Identity Theory Because The Brain Cannot Be Isolated From The Rest Of The Nervous System; Moreover, There Is Evidence That The Mind Is Hormonal As Well As Neural. These Data, And Rockwell'S Reanalysis Of The Concept Of Causality, Show Why The Borders Of Mental Embodiment Cannot Be Neatly Drawn At The Skull, Or Even At The Skin. Rockwell Then Demonstrates How His Proposed View Of The Mind Can Resolve Paradoxes Engendered By The Mindbrain Identity Theory In Such Fields As Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Epistemology, And Philosophy Of Language. Finally, He Argues That Understanding The Mind As A Behavioral Field Supports The New Cognitive Science Paradigm Of Dynamic Systems Theory (Dst).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Neither Brain Nor Ghost'? A: The book argues for a nondualistic approach to understanding the mind, proposing that mental phenomena emerge from the interaction between brain, body, and world, rather than being solely the product of brain activity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Neither Brain Nor Ghost'? A: The author is W. Teed Rockwell, who presents a detailed alternative to the mind-brain identity theory.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the rejection of dualism and Cartesian materialism, the interaction of brain and body, and the implications of dynamic systems theory for cognitive science.
- Q: How does Rockwell address the mind-brain identity theory? A: Rockwell critiques the mind-brain identity theory by highlighting evidence from neuroscience that suggests the mind cannot be isolated solely to brain activity, citing hormonal influences and the interconnectedness of the nervous system.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to cognitive psychology? A: Yes, the book presents complex ideas in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with cognitive psychology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Neither Brain Nor Ghost'? A: The book has a total of 231 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition, published on January 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the main audience for this book? A: The main audience includes students, scholars, and anyone interested in cognitive psychology, philosophy of mind, and contemporary neuroscience.
- Q: Does the book provide solutions to philosophical problems? A: Yes, Rockwell argues that his nondualistic perspective can help resolve various philosophical and scientific problems related to the mind-brain identity theory.