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Routledge - Persons And Their Minds: Philosophical Investigation

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Explore the fundamental debate between mindism and personism in Persons and Their Minds: A Philosophical Investigation. Published by Routledge, this work examines the conflicting claims that shape our understanding of consciousness and identity. The text contrasts the spectator stance of mindism, which traces its roots back to Descartes, with the personism approach derived from the work of Wittgenstein and Ryle. By analyzing how mental verbs like "know," "think," and "believe" are used, the book argues for a shift in perspective. It proposes placing persons at the center of the philosophy of mind rather than treating the mind as a separate subject. This investigation provides a deep look into how we define the relationship between individuals and their mental processes. Written by Elmer Sprague, a professor emeritus at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York with 44 years of teaching experience, this book is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the philosophy of mind and physics. It offers a rigorous academic look at how we conceptualize the self within philosophical frameworks.

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Examines the debate between mindism and personism to provide a new perspective on the philosophy of mind.

Analyzes the influence of Descartes, Wittgenstein, and Ryle on modern philosophical thought and mental verbs.

Argues for a person-centered approach to understanding mental processes such as thinking and believing.

Authored by Elmer Sprague, a professor emeritus with 44 years of experience teaching philosophy at Brooklyn College.

Published by Routledge, a respected name in academic and philosophical literature.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0367317214
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Physics > Philosophy of Physics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 August 2019
Listed Since: 30 August 2019

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