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Book cover: Representation in Cognitive ScienceRepresentation in Cognitive Science
by - Oxford University Press ,
Nicholas Shea uses a series of case studies from the cognitive sciences to develop a naturalistic account of the nature of mental representation. He is focusing firmly on the 'subpersonal' representations that pervade so much of cognitive science.
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Book cover: Fading Foundations: Probability and the Regress ProblemFading Foundations: Probability and the Regress Problem
by - Springer ,
This book addresses the age-old problem of infinite regresses in epistemology. How can we ever come to know something if knowing requires having good reasons, and reasons can only be good if they are backed by good reasons in turn?
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Book cover: Kant's Philosophy of the UnconsciousKant's Philosophy of the Unconscious
by - De Gruyter Open ,
The unconscious, the other of consciousness, is a key problem of the critical philosophy. The purpose of the volume is to fill a substantial gap in Kant research and to offer a complete survey of the topic in different areas of research.
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Book cover: The Contents of Perceptual Experience: A Kantian PerspectiveThe Contents of Perceptual Experience: A Kantian Perspective
by - De Gruyter Open Ltd ,
The book addresses the debate on whether the representational content of perceptual experience is conceptual or non-conceptual, by bringing out the comparison between Kant s conception of intuition and contemporary accounts of non-conceptual content.
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Book cover: Consciousness and SubjectivityConsciousness and Subjectivity
by - De Gruyter Open Ltd ,
Issues of subjectivity and consciousness are dealt with in very different ways. This book brings together philosophers working on the continent with English-speaking philosophers to address specific issues regarding subjectivity and consciousness.
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Book cover: The Problem of TruthThe Problem of Truth
by - Dodge Publishing Co. ,
The problem of truth is a problem of philosophy. It is not a problem of merely historical interest, but a present problem -- a living controversy, the issue of which is undecided. Its present interest centre round the doctrine of pragmatism.
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Book cover: Consolation of PhilosophyConsolation of Philosophy
by - E. Stock ,
A deep investigation into the nature of wisdom and the physical world. Making use of fiction and dialogue, Boethius takes the reader on a journey of philosophical inquiry and reflection that is as stimulating today as it was in the sixth century.
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Book cover: Thoughts are ThingsThoughts are Things
by - Feedbooks ,
Prentice Mulford was instrumental in the founding of the popular philosophy, New Thought, along with other notable writers. Mulford's book, Thoughts are Things served as a guide to this new belief system and is still popular today.
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Book cover: Where are the Zombies?Where are the Zombies?
by - Smashwords ,
Is there afterlife? What is the purpose of our existence? Can computers and robots be conscious, and wake up one day to ask this very same question? This book is an intriguing exploration on the nature of the conscious mind.
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Book cover: Cosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human MindCosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind
by - Innes & Sons ,
The basic point of this book is that the human race is slowly and sporadically advancing in consciousness to a higher state that will eventually lift the species above the fear, ignorance and brutality that have plagued mankind throughout history.
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Book cover: Consciousness StudiesConsciousness Studies
- Wikibooks ,
Everyone has his or her own view of the nature of consciousness. The intention of this book is to expand this view by providing an insight into the various ideas and beliefs on the subject as well as a review of current work in neuroscience.
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Book cover: How We ThinkHow We Think
by - D. C. Heath & Co. ,
A classic book about thinking. Dewey studies thought from the psychological and philosophical points of view and derives practical ideas for education. Useful book whether you are a student, teacher, or just interested in the world around you.
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Book cover: The Analysis of MindThe Analysis of Mind
by - George Allen And Unwin Limited. ,
One of Russell's most important and interesting books which reconciles the materialistic tendency of psychology with the anti-materialistic tendency of physics. The author unfolds his ideas on consciousness, instinct and habit, desire and feeling.
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Book cover: Freud and his CriticsFreud and his Critics
by - University of California Press ,
In a witty, densely argued critique, Robinson levels the accusations of prominent anti-Freudians Frank Sulloway, Jeffrey Masson and Adolf Grunbaum. Robinson does an excellent job of explaining his opponents' arguments as well as his own.
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Book cover: Beyond Good and EvilBeyond Good and Evil
by ,
Essential text for anyone interested in the development of recent thought. Nietzsche calls upon the philosophers to leave traditional morality behind and to move beyond good and evil in a more fulfilling attempt to affirm the potential of human life.
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