{"product_id":"the-representational-theory-of-mind-an-introduction-paperback-softback-9780631164982","title":"The Representational Theory of Mind; An Introduction (Paperback \/ softback) 9780631164982","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Representational Theory of Mind\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKim Sterelny (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780631164982, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 October 1990\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e268 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.3 x 1.5 cm, 0.425 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book is not a conventional introduction to the philosophy of mind, nor is it a contribution to the physicalist\/ dualist debate. Instead \u003ci\u003eThe Representational Theory of Mind\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates that we can construct physicalist theories of important aspects of our mental life. Its aim is to explain and defend a physicalist theory of intelligence in two parts: the first six chapters consist of an exposition, elaboration and defence of human sentience (the functionalist theory of mind), and the second part considers rivals and objections to this theory.  \u003cp\u003eKim Sterelny aims to introduce people to this area of philosophy be exemplifying it, to show that philosophical and empirical investigations can be synthesized to the benefit of both. It is both introduction and argument, explanation and manifesto and succeeds in bridging the widening gap between student primer and contemporary research. Technical vocabulary is explained (and defined in a glossary) while the leading edge of current debates is confronted and assessed. This book has been written for people working in philosophy, psychology and the cognitive sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA functionalist theory of the mind \u003cp\u003eRepresentation and computation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepresentation, computation, and implementation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarr on vision; Fodor on the mind's organization: the theory in action\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividualism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining content\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminativism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnectionism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReduction and autonomy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining intelligence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20%5BHP%5D%22\"\u003eHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52475078082840,"sku":"9780631164982","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780631164982.jpg?v=1785804245","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-representational-theory-of-mind-an-introduction-paperback-softback-9780631164982","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}