Philosophy of Mind

<p>Specifically designed to make the philosophy of mind intelligible to those not trained in philosophy, this book provides a concise overview for students and researchers in the cognitive sciences. Emphasizing the relevance of philosophical work to investigations in other cognitive sciences, this unique text examines such issues as the meaning of language, the mind-body problem, the functionalist theories of cognition, and intentionality. As he explores the philosophical issues, Bechtel draws connections between philosophical views and theoretical and experimental work in such disciplines as cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology.</p> <p><b>Contents: </b>Some Perspectives on Philosophy of Mind. Philosophical Analyses of Language. The Problem of Intentionality. Philosophical Strategies for Explaining Intentionality. The Mind-Body Problem: Dualism and Philosophical Behaviorism. The Mind-Body Problem: Versions of Materialism. Functionalism.</p>