The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Mind

Description

Featuring thirteen specially commissioned chapters on core subjects, The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Mind is an essential tool for all those studying and working in the field, purpose-built for use on courses in this area of philosophy. Beginning with 'How to Use this Book' the Companion includes overviews of perennial problems and new directions in contemporary philosophy of mind, an extended glossary of terms for quick reference, a detailed chronology, a guide to research for ongoing study and a comprehensive bibliography of key classic and contemporary publications in the philosophy of mind. From new questions concerning qualia, representation, embodiment and cognition to fresh thinking about the long-standing problems of physicalism, dualism, personal identity and mental causation, this book is an authoritative survey of the latest research from experts in one of the most active areas of philosophical inquiry.

James Garvey is Secretary of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, UK. He is the author of The Twenty Greatest Philosophy Books (2006) and The Ethics of Climate Change (2011).

This volume stands out as a collection of well-focused essays, useful resources, and a clearly written how-to introduction. The chapters, authored by leading philosophers, actually extend the research field. This is power hitting by some of the top thinkers; they cover all the bases for those in the serious game of philosophy of mind. * Shaun Gallagher, University of Central Florida, USA * The work is up-to-date and of high quality. Graduate students will appreciate the summary overviews of the particular subtopics; researchers will appreciate that the contributors do not simply summarize the existing literature, but also argue for their own perspectives...The quality of the material is very good, and the format makes this volume a valuable resource for advanced students and scholars. * Choice * The articles are all of high quality, and each has something of interest to offer potential readers. http://ndpr.nd.edu/news/28861-the-continuum-companion-to-philosophy-of-mind-2/ -- Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews