Beyond conceptual dualism : ontology of consciousness, mental causation and holism in John R. Searle's Philosophy of mind /

Beyond conceptual dualism : ontology of consciousness, mental causation and holism in John R. Searle's Philosophy of mind /

This book is a systematic analysis of John R. Searle's philosophy of mind. Searle's view of mind, as a set of subjective and biologically embodied processes, can account for our being part of nature qua mindful beings. This model finds support in neuroscience and offers reliable solutions...

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Main Author: Vicari, Giuseppe.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi. ©2008.

Series: Value Inquiry Book Series 196.
Rodopi Religion, Theology and Philosophy Special E-Book Collection, 2007-2014, ISBN: 9789004357938.

Subjects:

Analysis (Philosophy)
Free will and determinism.
Intentionality (Philosophy)

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Call Number: B1649.S264 V53 2008eb

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Summary:This book is a systematic analysis of John R. Searle's philosophy of mind. Searle's view of mind, as a set of subjective and biologically embodied processes, can account for our being part of nature qua mindful beings. This model finds support in neuroscience and offers reliable solutions to the problems of consciousness, mental causation, and the self.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 192 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-174) and index.
ISBN:9789401206334
ISSN:0929-8436 ;
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