A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind (Broadview Guides to Philosophy)

One of the most profound philosophical problems is the nature of mind and its relationship to the body. __A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind__ provides an introduction, written in clear language, to the various theories of the mind-body relationship, as well as a host of related philosophical discussions about mind and consciousness. The central theories, such as Cartesian Dualism, parallelism, epiphenomenalism, and supervenience among others, are presented in historical order. Their claims, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they ultimately relate to one another and to other philosophical questions are explored objectively, allowing readers to decide for themselves which theories are best. One Of The Most Profound Philosophical Problems Is The Nature Of Mind And Its Relationship To The Body. A Brief Introduction To The Philosophy Of Mind Provides An Introduction, Written In Clear Language, To The Various Theories Of The Mind-body Relationship, As Well As A Host Of Related Philosophical Discussions About Mind And Consciousness.--jacket. By Neil Campbell. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Title Page 2 CONTENTS 8 PREFACE 10 INTRODUCTION 12 Chapter 1: DUALISM 22 Chapter 2: BEHAVIOURISM 44 Chapter 3: TYPE IDENTITY THEORY 66 Chapter 4: FUNCTIONALISM 88 Chapter 5: ANOMALOUS MONISM 110 Chapter 6: ELIMINATIVE MATERIALISM 132 Chapter 7: SUPERVENIENCE 154 Chapter 8: MENTAL CONTENT 176 Chapter 9: THE PROBLEM OF QUALIA 198 INDEX 218