书名: Causality, Interpretation, and the Mind (Oxford Philosophical Monographs)
作者: William Child (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (February 23, 1996)
语言：English
ISBN-10: 0198236255
ISBN-13: 978-0198236252
Book Description
William Child examines two central ideas in the philosophy of mind, and argues that (contrary to what many philosophers have thought) an understanding of the mind can and should include both. These are causalism, the idea that causality plays an essential role in our understanding of the mental; and interpretationism, the idea that we can gain an understanding of belief and desire by considering the ascription of attitudes to people on the basis of what they say and do.
Review
"In a book as rich as this, probably no one will agree with everything. I found the book excellent. With clarity and precision, Child level-headedly steers us through many interrelated issues, judiciously presenting arguments and counter-arguments, and always keeping us well posted as to how the pieces fit into the big picture. Child offers a coherent and compelling picture of his subject." --Times Literary Supplement
"This book provides a useful, argument-packed guide through an impressive range of topics in current philosophy of mind and epistemology ... the book is very good and will interest anyone seeking a conception of mind that evades Cartesianism, superficial instrumentalism, and reductive forms of materialism." --The Review of Metaphysics
"readers harboring worries about the compatibility of the two views will find the book instructive. All readers will appreciate the clarity of Child's prose." --The Philosophical Review, vol.104, no.4, October 1995
About the Author
William Child is at University College, Oxford.
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作者: William Child (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (February 23, 1996)
语言：English
ISBN-10: 0198236255
ISBN-13: 978-0198236252
Book Description
William Child examines two central ideas in the philosophy of mind, and argues that (contrary to what many philosophers have thought) an understanding of the mind can and should include both. These are causalism, the idea that causality plays an essential role in our understanding of the mental; and interpretationism, the idea that we can gain an understanding of belief and desire by considering the ascription of attitudes to people on the basis of what they say and do.
Review
"In a book as rich as this, probably no one will agree with everything. I found the book excellent. With clarity and precision, Child level-headedly steers us through many interrelated issues, judiciously presenting arguments and counter-arguments, and always keeping us well posted as to how the pieces fit into the big picture. Child offers a coherent and compelling picture of his subject." --Times Literary Supplement
"This book provides a useful, argument-packed guide through an impressive range of topics in current philosophy of mind and epistemology ... the book is very good and will interest anyone seeking a conception of mind that evades Cartesianism, superficial instrumentalism, and reductive forms of materialism." --The Review of Metaphysics
"readers harboring worries about the compatibility of the two views will find the book instructive. All readers will appreciate the clarity of Child's prose." --The Philosophical Review, vol.104, no.4, October 1995
About the Author
William Child is at University College, Oxford.
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