This is the only contemporary text to cover both epistemology and philosophy of mind at an introductory level. It also serves as a general introduction to philosophy: it discusses the nature and methods of philosophy as well as basic logical tools of the trade.The book is divided into three parts. The first focuses on knowledge, in particular, skepticism and knowledge of the external world, and knowledge of language. The second focuses on mind, including the metaphysics of mind and freedom of will. The third brings together knowledge and mind, discussing knowledge of mind (other minds and our own) and naturalism and how epistemology and philosophy of mind come together in contemporary cognitive science. Throughout, the authors take into account the needs of the beginning philosophy student. They have made very effort to ensure accessibility while preserving accuracy.Andrew Brook is Professor of Philosophy, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Chair of the Cognitive Science Program at Carleton University, Ottawa.Robert J. Stainton is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Linguistics at Carleton University. This is the only contemporary text to cover both epistemology and philosophy of mind at an introductory level. It also serves as a general introduction to philosophy: it discusses the nature and methods of philosophy as well as basic logical tools of the trade. The book is divided into three parts. The first focuses on knowledge, in particular, skepticism and knowledge of the external world, and knowledge of language. The second focuses on mind, including the metaphysics of mind and freedom of will. The third brings together knowledge and mind, discussing knowledge of mind (other minds and our own) and naturalism and how epistemology and philosophy of mind come together in contemporary cognitive science. Throughout, the authors take into account the needs of the beginning philosophy student. They have made very effort to ensure accessibility while preserving accuracy. chap4.pdf......Page 1 page 2......Page 2 page [......Page 3 page 4......Page 4 page 5......Page 5 page 6......Page 6 page 7......Page 7 p ́ge 8......Page 8 page 9......Page 9 page 10......Page 10 plgY 11......Page 11 page 12......Page 12 pzg 13......Page 13 page 14......Page 14 page 15......Page 15 page 16......Page 16 page 17......Page 17 page 18......Page 18 p2gG 19......Page 19 page 20......Page 20 p)g× 21......Page 21 page 22......Page 22 p gP 23......Page 23 page 24......Page 24 page 25......Page 25 page 26......Page 26 page 27......Page 27 page 28......Page 28 page 29......Page 29 page 30......Page 30 pøg– 31......Page 31 pƒg... 32......Page 32 page 33......Page 33 page 34......Page 34 page 35......Page 35 püge 36......Page 36 page 37......Page 37 page 38......Page 38 page 39......Page 39 page 40......Page 40 This text covers both epistemology and philosophy of mind at an introductory level. This book also serves as a general introduction to philosophy, discussing the nature and methods of philosophy as well as basic logical tools of the trade Andrew Brook And Robert J. Stainton. A Bradford Book. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [239]-246) And Index. This book treats of two subject areas within philosophy.
