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Seven views of mind
- Title
- Seven views of mind / Lise Wallach, Michael A Wallach.
- Author
- Wallach, Lise.
- Publication
- New York : Psychology Press, 2013.
- Supplementary Content
- Inhaltsverzeichnis
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 15-2117 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Wallach, Michael A.
- Description
- xi, 112 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "This book examines seven different answers to the question, "What are we talking about when we talk about the mind?" It begins by considering the dualistic view, frequently taken for granted by students, that words like "belief," "anger," and "jealousy" refer to a realm quite distinct from the physical world, and notes the difficulties associated with this view as well as why many find it compelling. The book then describes six further major views of mind alternative to dualism that have been developed by psychologists, philosophers, and neuroscientists: Some claim that such words are just about behavior. Some claim that such words are theoretical constructs, like "quarks" in physics. Some identify the mind with the brain. Or with a kind of program in the brain, like the software in a computer. Some think there is nothing to which such words refer. Some think mental talk reflects nothing but convention"--
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Mind as distinct from the physical world -- Mind as a manner of speaking -- Mind as behavior -- Mind as software in the head -- Mind as brain -- Mind as scientific construct -- Mind as social construct -- Conclusion: how to avoid dualism without losing your mind (entirely).
- Call Number
- JFE 15-2117
- ISBN
- 9781848729971 (hardback)
- 1848729979 (hardback)
- 9780203103876 (ebook) (canceled/invalid)
- 0203103874 (ebook) (canceled/invalid)
- LCCN
- 2012006276
- 40021346929
- OCLC
- 811625964
- Author
- Wallach, Lise.
- Title
- Seven views of mind / Lise Wallach, Michael A Wallach.
- Imprint
- New York : Psychology Press, 2013.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Wallach, Michael A.
- Other Standard Identifier
- 40021346929
- Research Call Number
- JFE 15-2117