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In this major new work, John Searle launches a formidable attack on current orthodoxies in the philosophy of mind. More than anything else, he argues, it is the neglect of consciousness that results in so much barrenness and sterility in psychology, the philosophy of mind, and cognitive science: there can be no study of mind that leaves out consciousness. What is going on in the brain is neurophysiological processes and consciousness and nothing more no rule following, no mental information processing or mental models, no language of thought, and no universal grammar. Mental events are themselves features of the brain, 'like liquidity is a feature of water.'Beginning with a spirited discussion of what's wrong with the philosophy of mind, Searle characterizes and refutes the philosophical tradition of materialism. But he does not embrace dualism. All these 'isms' are mistaken, he insists. Once you start counting types of substance you are on the wrong track, whether you stop at one or two. In four chapters that constitute the heart of his argument, Searle elaborates a theory of consciousness and its relation to our overall scientific world view and to unconscious mental phenomena. He concludes with a criticism of cognitive science and a proposal for an approach to studying the mind that emphasizes the centrality of consciousness to any account of mental functioning.In his characteristically direct style, punctuated with persuasive examples, Searle identifies the very terminology of the field as the main source of truth. He observes that it is a mistake to suppose that the ontology of the mental is objective and to suppose that the methodology of a science of the mind must concern itself only with objectively observable behavior; that it is also a mistake to suppose that we know of the existence of mental phenomena in others only by observing their behavior; that behavior or causal relations to behavior are not essential to the existence of mental phenomena; and that it is inconsistent with what we know about the universe and our place in it to suppose that everything is knowable by us.John R. Searle is Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley.
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- Q: What is the main argument presented in 'The Rediscovery of the Mind'? A: John Searle argues that consciousness is essential to any study of the mind, rejecting both materialism and dualism as inadequate frameworks.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Rediscovery of the Mind'? A: The book is authored by John R. Searle, who is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Rediscovery of the Mind' was published on January 1, 1992.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Rediscovery of the Mind'? A: The book contains 270 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Rediscovery of the Mind' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Rediscovery of the Mind' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While it presents complex ideas, the direct writing style may make it accessible for beginners interested in philosophy of mind.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Rediscovery of the Mind'? A: Searle discusses consciousness, the philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and critiques materialism and dualism.
- Q: Does this book offer a new perspective on cognitive science? A: Yes, Searle proposes an approach that emphasizes the importance of consciousness in understanding mental functions.
- Q: What criticisms does Searle make about the current philosophy of mind? A: He criticizes the neglect of consciousness and argues that traditional 'isms' like materialism and dualism misrepresent the nature of mental phenomena.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: 'The Rediscovery of the Mind' is noted as the first edition.