Readings in Philosophy of Psychology, Volume II (Language and Thought Series)

By: Ned Block

Book Overview

In this introduction to the philosophical problems underlying the modern study of mind and behavior, Ned Block has collected the most important papers by the major figures in the field. He provides the only central reference work now available for scholars and students in this growing area of inquiry. Volume I covers general approaches to the study of the mind: behaviorism, reductionism, and functionalism.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674748786
• ISBN13: 9780674748781
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.6" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Best collection for 1980's metaphysics of mind

This collection remains the best introduction to debates about the mind/body problem and the metaphysics of mind. It's a starting point: it contains the state of the art as of 1980. From here you could go to Jackson and Braddon-Mitchell's text, or Chalmer's anthology, for contemporary developments; but the best foundation is Block's anthology.

Excellent Collection

This is one of the best collections of articles about contemporary philosophy of mind. Together with Lycan's 'Mind and Cognition' and Rosenthal's 'The Nature of Mind' Block's 'Readings' put together what one could classify as a minimalist library on the topic. Many articles that have already become classics are here. If you intend to get serious about the philosophy of mind, go for these volumes.