Other Minds by Anita Avramides (English) Paperback Book

Description: Other Minds by Anita Avramides How do we know whether there are minds besides our own? The problem of other minds raises many questions which are at the heart of philosophical investigation. This analysis traces that question from early sources through to contemporary philosophy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How do I know whether there are minds besides my own? This is the problem of other minds in philosophy. It is also a question which invokes at times an impatient response: of course there are other minds, our relationships with each other is the proof of that. The problem of other minds raises many questions which are at the heart of philosophy - how it is we know, what is the mind and whether we can be certain about any of our beliefs. Other Minds is a compelling investigation of this problem. Anita Avramides clarifies the nature of the problem and situates the response major philosophers have given in relation to their general philosophy. The first half of the book provides an historical overview of the problem from the Ancient Sceptics through to Descartes, Malebranche, Locke, Berkeley, Reid and Wittgenstein. The second part of the book investigates the views of influential contemporary philosophers such as Strawson, Davidson, Nagel and Searle. A key feature of the book is its detailed discussion of Reid and Malebranche whose influence on this problem has not been thoroughly explored until now.Other Minds provides a clear and accessible introduction to one of the most important problems in philosophy. It will prove invaluable to all students of philosophy. Back Cover How do we know whether there are other minds besides our own? The problem of other minds raises many questions which are at the root of all philosophical investigations - how it is we know, what is the mind and can we be certain about any of our beliefs?In this compelling analysis of other minds Anita Avramides traces the question from the Ancient Sceptics through to Descartes, Malebranche, Locke, Berkeley, Reid and Wittgenstein. The second part of the book explores the views of influential contemporary philosophers such as Strawson, Davidson, Nagel and Searle. Other Minds provides a clear insightful introduction to one of the most important problems in philosophy. It will prove invaluable to all students of philosophy. Author Biography Anita Avramides is Lecturer and Fellow at St Hildas College, University of Oxford. Table of Contents I. Our Knowledge of Other Minds: 1. Overview 2. Ancient and Modern Scepticism and the Problem of Other Minds 3. Descartes and Our Knowledge of Other Minds 4. Malebranche and Our Knowledge of Other Minds 5. Locke and Our Knowledge of Separate Spirits 6. Berkeley and Our Knowledge of Other Finite Spirits II. The Problem of Other Minds: 7. Reid and Our Knowledge of Other Intelligent Beings. Brief Interlude: Mill. Brief Interlude: Carnap and Schlick 8. Wittgenstein and Being With Others III. The Problem Assessed: 9. The Conceptual Problem of Other Minds 10. Nagel and the Problem of Other Minds 11. Rejecting Behaviour Review A worthwhile contribution. Its style makes it accessible to students, and it also deserves the attention of experts. - Philosophical Quarterly...a major contribution to the literature on other minds. - Philosophical Books Review Quote A worthwhile contribution. Its style makes it accessible to students, and it also deserves the attention of experts.- Philosophical Quarterly ...a major contribution to the literature on other minds.- Philosophical Books Details ISBN0415241936 Author Anita Avramides Series Problems of Philosophy Language English ISBN-10 0415241936 ISBN-13 9780415241939 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 121.2 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation St Hildas College, University of Oxford Edition 1st Short Title OTHER MINDS Residence ENK DOI 10.1604/9780415241939 AU Release Date 2000-12-14 NZ Release Date 2000-12-14 UK Release Date 2000-12-14 Pages 350 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-12-14 Alternative 9780415033367 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134414344;

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