The Phenomenological Mind : An Introduction to Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science
RIS ID
90059
Additional Publication Information
ISBN: 9780415391214
Abstract
The Phenomenological Mindis the first book to properly introduce fundamental questions about the mind from the perspective of phenomenology. Key questions and topics covered include:
What is phenomenology?
naturalizing phenomenology and the empirical cognitive sciences
phenomenology and consciousness
consciousness and self-consciousness, including perception and action
time and consciousness, including William James, Edmund Husserl and temporal disorders
in psychopathology intentionality
the embodied mind
action
knowledge of other minds
situated and extended minds
phenomenology and personal identity.
Interesting and important examples are used throughout, including phantom limb syndrome, blindsight and self-disorders in schizophrenia, making the Phenomenological Mindan ideal introduction to key concepts in phenomenology, cognitive science and philosophy of mind.
Publication Details
Gallagher, S. and Zahavi, D. (2008). The Phenomenological Mind : An Introduction to Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science. London, United Kingdon: Routledge.