Folk Psychology and the Philosophy of Mind (Paperback)

Within the past ten years, the discussion of the nature of folk psychology and its role in explaining behavior and thought has become central to the philosophy of mind. However, no comprehensive account of the contemporary debate or collection of the works that make up this debate has yet been available. Intending to fill this gap, this volume begins with the crucial background for the contemporary debate and proceeds with a broad range of responses to and developments of these works -- from those who argue that "folk theory" is a misnomer to those who regard folk theory as legitimately explanatory and necessary for any adequate account of human behavior. Intended for courses in the philosophy of mind, psychology, and science, as well as anthropology and social psychology, this anthology is also of great value in courses focusing on folk models, eliminative materialism, explanation, psychological theory, and -- in particular -- intentional psychology. It is accessible to both graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students of philosophy and psychology as well as researchers. As an aid to students, a thorough discussion of the field and the articles in the anthology is provided in the introduction; as an aid to researchers, a complete bibliography is also provided.

General

Imprint:	Psychology Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1993
First published:	1993
Editors:	Scott M. Christensen • Dale R. Turner
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	468
ISBN-13:	978-0-8058-0931-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind
LSN:	0-8058-0931-7
Barcode:	9780805809312

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