[conservativephilosopher] Edward C. Feser: Philosophy of Mind

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Posted by Edward C. Feser:
Philosophy of Mind
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   I am pleased to announce that my new book [1]Philosophy of Mind: A
   Short Introduction has been released this month in the UK, and will be
   released in the US in September.

   Here is the back cover text, with endorsements and a description of
   the book. Further information, including the table of contents, is
   available at the book=E2s [2]webpage.

   Philosophy of Mind: A Short Introduction

   =E2A splendid, highly accessible and lucid introduction. The arguments
   are engaging and provide a refreshing challenge to some of the
   conventional assumptions in the field.=E2

   Charles Taliaferro, Professor of Philosophy, St Olaf College,
   Minnesota

   =E2An excellent way for students to be introduced to the topic.=E2

   William Hasker, Professor of Philosophy, Huntington College, Indiana

   =E2Tightly written and admirably clear=E2=A6 Feser covers just the right
   topics, and does so judiciously and fairly=E2=A6 a refreshing,
   provocative, and important addition to the introductory books in
   philosophy of mind. It should appear on every reading list.=E2

   David Oderberg, Professor of Philosophy, University of Reading, UK

   =E2Feser has a feel for the enduring problems =E2=A6 an excellent
   introduction.=E2

   John Haldane, Professor of Philosophy, University of St Andrews, UK

   How do you know that you really picked up this book and didn=E2t just
   dream that you did? Is the mind nothing more than the brain? Could a
   computer ever be conscious? In this lively and accessible introduction
   to the philosophy of mind, Edward Feser tackles these and other
   questions, giving clear explanations of all the most important
   theories, from the classic accounts of Descartes and Aquinas to the
   latest developments in the literature on computing and cognitive
   science.

   Using straightforward language without sacrificing philosophical
   depth, this guide outlines the major schools of thought and their
   different perspectives on consciousness, personal identity, and the
   mind-body problem. It takes seriously the arguments both for and
   against dualism =E2 the view that there is a real distinction between
   mind and body =E2 and is thus the first introductory text to reflect the
   growing challenge by contemporary philosophers to the dominant
   materialist doctrine.

   Full of examples and scenarios, and featuring a glossary of key terms
   and chapter by chapter guides to further reading, this is a
   clearly-written, balanced and up-to-date introduction to one of the
   most popular fields in modern philosophy.

   Edward Feser teaches philosophy at Pasadena City College, California.
   He specializes in the philosophy of mind and political philosophy, and
   his previous publications include [3]On Nozick.

References

   1. https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1851683763/oneworldweb/103-52=
73819-4265446
   2. http://www.oneworld-publications.com/books/the-philosophy-of-mind.htm
   3. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0534252338/qid=3D112123=
8829/sr=3D1-1/ref=3Dsr_1_1/103-5273819-4265446?v=3Dglance&s=3Dbooks