The Ontology of Mind
Author | : Helen Steward |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015041081046 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Ontology of Mind written by Helen Steward and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She contends that many current theories of mind are rendered unintelligible once it is seen how these explanations really work. A number of prominent features of contemporary philosophy of mind - token identity theories, the functionalist's conception of causal role, a common form of argument for eliminative materialism, and the structure of the debate about the efficacy of mental content - are impugned by her arguments. Steward concludes that the modern mind-body problem needs to be substantially rethought.