'The philosophy of mind is a vibrant part of contemporary philosophy, dealing with issues that affect our understanding of our own nature as human beings. This book is a lucid and masterly survey of the problems that arise in this area, written in a way that should encourage readers to think for themselves about the issues.'

Professor Roger Trigg, University of Warwick

Special Features

• Clear and accessible introduction to the philosophy of mind
• Comprehensive coverage of the A level syllabus and likely topics to come up at 1^st year undergraduate level
• Diagrams, illustrations and check lists of objectives included
• Student exercises for each chapter

About The Book

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind provides a lively and accessible introduction to all the main themes and arguments currently being debated in this area. The book examines and criticizes four major theories of mind:

• Dualism
• Mind/Brain Identity
• Behaviourism
• Functionalism

Maslin argues that while consciousness and our mental lives depend upon physical processes in the brain, they are not reducible to those processes. He also explores the differences between mental and physical states, mind/body causality, the problem of other minds, and personal identity.

The book is designed to help students think for themselves about all the issues identified above, and contains exercises throughout the text to stimulate and challenge the reader. Objectives are clearly set out at the start of every chapter to enable students to check their understanding as they proceed, and each chapter ends with questions to consider. There are discussions of the most cited contemporary writers in the field, so that the reader can gain a rounded perspective of the debates.

This textbook is an invaluable introduction to the field of the philosophy of mind. It contains all the information, questions and features students will need to get them thinking laterally around this subject area.

Who Will Benefit From This Book?

It will be essential reading for A-Level students and first-year undergraduates studying philosophy and philosophy of mind for the first time.

Publication Details

0-7456-1687-9 hb £50.00
0-7456-1688-7 pb £14.99

229 x 152 mm June 2001
352 pages 36 illustrations

Desk Copies

If you would like to see an examination copy of the book, and teach a relevant course with over 12 students, simply send an email to Louise Cooper at lcooper@blackwellpublishing.com

Please state your name, address and your course details, and we would be delighted to send you a copy.

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