Folk Psychology and the Philosophy of Mind

Folk Psychology and the Philosophy of Mind
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 469
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ISBN-10 : 9781134993659
ISBN-13 : 113499365X
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Book Synopsis Folk Psychology and the Philosophy of Mind by : Scott M. Christensen

Download or read book Folk Psychology and the Philosophy of Mind written by Scott M. Christensen and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the past ten years, the discussion of the nature of folk psychology and its role in explaining behavior and thought has become central to the philosophy of mind. However, no comprehensive account of the contemporary debate or collection of the works that make up this debate has yet been available. Intending to fill this gap, this volume begins with the crucial background for the contemporary debate and proceeds with a broad range of responses to and developments of these works -- from those who argue that "folk theory" is a misnomer to those who regard folk theory as legitimately explanatory and necessary for any adequate account of human behavior. Intended for courses in the philosophy of mind, psychology, and science, as well as anthropology and social psychology, this anthology is also of great value in courses focusing on folk models, eliminative materialism, explanation, psychological theory, and -- in particular -- intentional psychology. It is accessible to both graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students of philosophy and psychology as well as researchers. As an aid to students, a thorough discussion of the field and the articles in the anthology is provided in the introduction; as an aid to researchers, a complete bibliography is also provided.


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