The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Mind

By James Garvey

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474243908
• ISBN13: 9781474243902
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"