In the Shadow of Descartes - Essays in the Philosophy of Mind (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998)

Descartes made a sharp distinction between matter and mind. But he also thought that the two interact with one another. Is such interaction possible, however, without either a materialist reduction of mind to matter or an idealist (phenomenalist) reduction of matter to mind? These questions overshadow the Western tradition in metaphysics from the time of Descartes to present times. The book makes an effort to stay clear of reductivist views of the two Cartesian substances. It defends a dualistic psycho-physical parallel theory which reconciles freedom of action with determinism in nature. Basic problems in perception theory are also discussed, with special emphasis on hearing and sound. Because of the intrinsic interest of the subject and the author's non-technical presentation of it, the book should appeal to all readers with a serious interest in philosophy and psychology.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Synthese Library, 272
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	1998
Authors:	G.H.Von Wright
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	180
Edition:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-5011-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > The self, ego, identity, personality Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > General Books > History > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Promotions
LSN:	90-481-5011-6
Barcode:	9789048150113

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