Freedom, Responsibility, and Determinism: A Philosophical Dialogue (Hackett Philosophical Dialogues)
This lively dialogue provides a clear and compelling overview of the mind-body problem suitable for both introductory students and those who have some background in the philosophy of mind. Topics include immortality; materialism; Descartes' 'Divisibility Argument' for dualism; the 'Argument from Introspection'; the problems with dualism; the interaction between mind and brain; parallelism; the 'type/token' distinction within materialism; recent arguments against materialism and its ability to explain consciousness; the epistemological problem of other minds; the nature of inductive knowledge; and the 'Inverted Spectrum Argument.' Also included are a list of study questions designed to enhance classroom discussion and to serve as a resource for the development of paper topics, and an index of key terms.
Country | USA |
Brand | Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. |
Manufacturer | Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. |
Binding | Paperback |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780872203327 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |