Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind von Mandik, Pete (eBook)

Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind offers a clear, concise and accessible introduction to a central topic in philosophy. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and major works in the history of this key area of philosophical thought. Ideal for first-year students coming to the subject for the first time, Key Terms in Philosophy of Mind will serve as the ideal companion to thestudy of this fascinating subject. Pete Mandik provides detailedsummaries of all the key concepts in the study ofphilosophy and the mind.An introductory chapter provides context and background, while the following chapters offer detailed definitions of key terms and concepts, introductions to the work of key thinkers, summaries of key texts and advice on further reading.Designed specificallyto meet the needs of students and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this is the ideal reference tool for those coming to philosophy of mindfor the first time.