Philosophy and the Brain

by J.Z. Young

Book Overview

Exploring the relevance of biological discovery to philosophical topics such as perception, freedom, determinism, and ethical values, J.Z. Young's provocative book illuminates the significant links between these philosophical concepts and recent developments in biology and the neurosciences. In clear-cut language, Young describes the brain and its functions, examining questions concerning physical makeup versus "real" self, the awareness of our moral...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192821679
• ISBN13: 9780192821676
• Release Date: June 1988
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.8"