How to Solve the Mind-body Problem

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The mind is the brain. Each mental state -- each hope, fear, thought -- can be identified with a particular physical state of the brain, without remainder. So argues Nicholas Humphrey in this highly readable yet scholarly essay. He offers strong support for his "identity theory" from evolution. His controversial claim is discussed and challenged in commentaries by authors such as Andy Clark (Being There, 1997), Daniel Dennett (Consciousness Explained, 1991; Darwin's Dangerous Idea, 1995) and Ralph Ellis (Questioning Consciousness, 1995). Humphrey rounds off the book with a response to his critics. An excellent short introduction to the mind-body problem and the study of consciousness.
Source: Trends in Cognitive Sciences

"... Humphrey's 'efferent-activity-that-I-am-aware-of' theory of consciousness and his resulting solution to the mind-body problem presents readers with a myriad of important issues in consciousness..."

Source: Metapsychology

"'Humphrey presents his theory here in a coherent, easy to follow, self-contained way... [S]ets out some interesting new avenues of investigation."

Source: Human Nature Review

"This totally engaging book not so much challenges current views on this most ancient of problem than cogently argues for its definition."

Source: Philosophical Writings

"Coherent, readable and self-contained."
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- Publication Date: 01 May 2000
- ISBN-13: 9780907845089
- Extent: Main content page count : 112
- Code: 907845088
- Dimensions: 17.8 x 25.6 x 0.8 cm
- Weight: 400 grams
- List Price: £9.50
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Title: How to Solve the Mind-body Problem
Author: Nicholas Humphrey
Language: English
Publisher: Imprint Academic
Imprint: Imprint Academic

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