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Mind

A Brief Introduction

By John R. Searle

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| Paperback | 9780195157345

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The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects, writes John Searle, "in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false." One of the world's most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he presents a vividly written, comprehensive introductionContinue

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nybooks published on Wed, 25 Aug 2010

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This is a decent intro. to the philosophy of mind. Searle's biases abound, but that's to be expected from a living legend. You'll get a lot out of it if you keep an open mind and weigh the evidence. If I've learned anything, it's that, ultimately, it's about the evidence.

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