Hugh Clapin Philosophy of Mental Representation 2002 UK Trade Paperback
$ 5.26
Intended Audience:
Trade
Topic:
Mind & Body, Epistemology
Item Length:
9.2 in
LC Classification Number:
BD418.3.P447 2002
brand:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Width:
6.1 in
Genre:
Philosophy
Format:
Uk-Trade Paper
Book Title:
Philosophy of Mental Representation
gtin13:
9780198250524
Number of Pages:
348 Pages
Synopsis:
In Philosophy of Mental Representation five of the most original and important thinkers in philosophy of mind engage in an overlapping dialogue about mental representation. In new papers, contributors Andy Clark, Robert Cummins, Daniel Dennett, John Haugeland and Brian Cantwell Smith each investigate the views and claims of one of the other contributors regarding mental representation. The subject then offers a reply. An exciting feature of this collection is the dynamic discussion among all contributors following each exchange. The editor frames the discussions and provides a way into the debates for readers new to them., In Philosophy of Mental Representation five of the most original and important thinkers in philosophy of mind engage in an overlapping dialogue about mental representation. In new papers, contributors Andy Clark, Robert Cummins, Daniel Dennett, John Haugeland and Brian Cantwell Smith each investigate the views and claims of one of the other contributors regarding mental representation. The subject then offers a reply. An exciting feature of this collection is the dynamic discussion among all contributors following each exchange. This collection offers the latest thinking on mental representation carefully and critically analyzed by the leading thinkers in the field., In Philosophy of Mental Representation five of the most original and important thinkers in philosophy of mind engage in an overlapping dialogue about mental representation. In new papers, contributors Andy Clark, Robert Cummins, Daniel Dennett, John Haugeland and Brian Cantwell Smith each investigate the views and claims of one of the other contributors regarding mental representation. The subject then offers a reply. An exciting feature of this collection is the dynamic discussion among all contributors following each exchange. This collection offersthe latest thinking on mental representation carefully and critically analysed by the leading thinkers in the field.
ISBN-13:
9780198250524
Dewey Decimal:
128/.2
Publication Year:
2002
LCCN:
2001-055472
Illustrator:
Yes
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Weight:
18 Oz
Item Height:
0.8 in
Language:
English
Table Of Content:
Introduction1 On Clark 1.1. John Haugeland: Andy Clark on Cognition and Representation1.2. The Roots of 'Norm-Hungriness'1.3. Discussion2 On Dennett 2.1. Andy Clark: Minds, Brains, and Tools2.2. Reply to Clark2.3. Discussion3 On Haugeland 3.1. Robert Cummins: Haugeland on Representation and Intentionality3.2. Reply to Cummins3.3. Discussion4 On Cummins 4.1. Brian Cantwell Smith: Cummins -- Or Something Isomorphic to Him4.2. Comments on Smith on Cummins4.3. Discussion5 On Smith 5.1. Daniel Dennett: Brian Cantwell Smith5.2. Reply5.3. Discussion6 Tacit Representation in Functional Architecture 6.1. Hugh Clapin6.2. DiscussionBibliography, Index
Dewey Edition:
21
ISBN-10:
0198250525
Author:
Hugh Clapin
This book dives deep into the complexities of mental representation with clear, engaging writing. Clapin breaks down tough concepts in a way that’s accessible without oversimplifying. Perfect for students and anyone curious about cognitive science—thought-provoking and well-structured. A must-read for philosophy of mind enthusiasts!