Seven views of mind / Lise Wallach and Michael A. Wallach.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wallach, Lise, author.

Contributor:

Wallach, Michael A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Consciousness.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Psychology Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction: The Problem; 1 Mind as Distinct from the Physical World; 2 Mind as a Manner of Speaking; 3 Mind as Behavior; 4 Mind as Software in the Head; 5 Mind as Brain; 6 Mind as Scientific Construct; 7 Mind as Social Construct; Conclusion: How to Avoid Dualism without Losing Your Mind (Entirely); References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-136-24677-0

1-283-70928-7

0-203-10387-4

1-136-24678-9

9780203103876

OCLC:

818114495