Philosophy of mind Books

Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to acquire a better understanding of the question 'who am I?' By means of the concepts of self-knowledge and self-deception questions about the self are studied. The light in which its topic is seen is the light of love, the light in which other people really become visible and so oneself in one's relation to them.Trade Review“Self-Knowledge and Self-Deception, while well written and engaging, is a scholarly work filled with references … . the author is quite good at guiding the reader by being very explicit about what he aims at, noting how he differs from Socrates, and so forth. … Students who have a certain level of mastery of philosophy and its concepts will enjoy this book, as will other philosophers who are grappling with similar topics.” (Finn Janning, Metapyschology, metapsychology.mentalhelp.net, April, 2016)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Know Thyself! 2. What Kind Of Self-Knowledge? 3. The Concept Of Self-Deception As Morally Central 4. Self-Deception 5. The True Self 6. The Individual And Society 7. Kant ' 's Political Philosophy 8. The Freedom Of The Will 9. The World As Resistance 10. The Will 11. The Good

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Book SynopsisDespite the many attempts to disentangle the relationship between morality and emotion, as is clear from the myriad of approaches that try to understand the nature and importance of their connection, the extent of this synergy remains rather controversial. The multidisciplinary framework of the present volume was specifically designed to challenge self-containing disciplinary views, encouraging a more integrative analysis that covers various methodological angles and theoretical perspectives. Contributions include discussions on the interrelation between moral philosophy, emotion and identity, namely the clash between grand ethical theories and the practicality of human life; philosophical considerations on akrasia or the so called weakness of will, and the factors behind it; anthropological reflections on empathy and prosocial behavior; accounts from artificial intelligence and evolutionary game theory; and literary and artistic dissections of emotional responses to the reprTable of ContentsIntroduction Emotions, Morality, and Identity: An Empirical Approach Weakness of Will and Self-control: The role of Emotions in Impulsive Behaviour Emotions and Akratic Feelings: Insights into Morality Through Emotions Morality and Empathy vs Empathy and Morality: A Quest for the Source of Goodness in Phylogenetic and Ontogenetic Contexts Moral Feelings from Rocky Fictional Ground Software sans Emotions but with Ethical Discernment Emotional Rescue and, Au Ralenti: Some Stories About Images Sing to Me: the Language of Music Conclusion

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Book SynopsisRobert Brandomâs rationalist philosophy of language, expounded in his highly influential Making It Explicit, has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate, establishing him as one of the leading philosophers of his generation. In A Spirit of Trust, Brandom presents the fruits of his thirty-year engagement with Hegel. He submits that the Phenomenology of Spirit holds not only many lessons for todayâs philosophy of language, but also a moral lesson much needed in todayâs increasingly polarized societies, in the form of a postmodern ethics of trust.In this outstanding collection, leading philosophers examine and assess A Spirit of Trust. The twelve specially commissioned chapters explore topics including: negation and truth empirical and speculative concepts experience conflict and recognition varieties of idealism premodern ethical life and modern alienation a postmodernTable of ContentsIntroduction Gilles Bouché Part I: Semantics 1. Brandom on Hegel on Negation Robert B. Pippin 2. Truth and Incompatibility Elena Ficara 3. Brandom on the Introduction to the Phenomenology John McDowell 4. The Possibility of a Semantic Interpretation of Hegel’s Conception of Consciousness Paul Redding 5. Where is the Conflict in Brandom’s Theory of Recognition (and Why Should There Be Any)? Georg W. Bertram 6. Intentional Agency and Conceptual Idealism: Brandom on Hegelian Reason Dean Moyar Part II: With an Edifying Intent 7. Semantic Self-Consciousness Terry Pinkard 8. Is Brandom a Positivist? Notes on Alienation, Trust, Confession, and Forgiveness J.M. Bernstein 9. Spirit and Alienation in Brandom’s A Spirit of Trust: Entfremdung, Entäußerung, and the Causal Entropy of Normativity Italo Testa 10. A Pure Philosophy of Language with an Edifying Intent: Brandom’s Reply to Rorty Gilles Bouché 11. Brandom on Postmodern Ethical Life: Moral and Political Problems Franz Knappik 12. Brandom’s Hegel Charles Taylor. Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the first introductory textbook of its kind devoted to philosophy of psychiatry, offering a thorough and accessible investigation of the conceptual and philosophical problems at the heart of psychiatric practice and research. While it applies some of the long-standing concerns of philosophy to the mental health professions, it also investigates philosophical problems and issues that have arisen more recently from careful examination of psychiatric phenomena. Divided into two parts, Philosophy of Psychiatric Practice and Research and Philosophy and Psychopathology, the book's 12 chapters cover topics like the ontological status of mental illness, philosophical issues in diagnosis, the role of culture in psychiatry and the relationship between mental illness and personal identity, as well as explore foundational problems in studying well-known psychopathologies like schizophrenia, depression and addiction. All chapters include initial overviews and Table of Contents1. Introduction: What is philosophy of psychiatry and why is it important? 2. What is mental illness? 3. Psychiatric diagnosis and the medical model 4. Mental illness, moral responsibility and the boundaries of the person 5. Religion, culture, pathology 6. Scientific explanation in psychiatry 7. Schizophrenia 8. Hearing Voices 9. Delusion 10. Depression 11. Addiction 12. The Future of Philosophy of Psychiatry

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Book SynopsisHenri Bergson (1859-1941) was one of the most celebrated and influential philosophers of the twentieth century. He was awarded in 1928 the Nobel prize for literature for his philosophical work, and his controversial ideas about time, memory and life shaped generations of thinkers, writers and artists.In this clear and engaging introduction, Mark Sinclair examines the full range of Bergson''s work. The book sheds new light on familiar aspects of Bergson's thought, but also examines often ignored aspects of his work, such as his philosophy of art, his philosophy of technology and the relation of his philosophical doctrines to his political commitments. After an illuminating overview of his life and work, chapters are devoted to the following topics: the experience of time as duration the experience of freedom memory mind and body laughter and humour knowledge art and creativity the élan vitalTrade Review"... the publication of Mark Sinclair’s Bergson, an instalment in the Routledge Philosophers series, is a cause for celebration. It is easily the best introduction to Bergson – and one of the very best books on Bergson – in English." - Robert Watt, Philosophy "Sinclair’s ability to bring Bergson’s philosophy into such a neat framework, as well as its excellent intellectual biography … will, in all likelihood, make this the standard Introduction to Bergson for many years to come." - Wayne Cristaudo, The European Legacy "Let me cut to the chase: this is an excellent book. Mark Sinclair has pulled off the feat of writing a work that will be useful not only to students (both undergraduate and graduate) but also to professional philosophers interested in Bergson’s ideas and their place in both early and contemporary analytic and continental philosophy. ... This work is not only the best English-language introduction to Bergson available on the market, it’s also a compelling genetic interpretation of his oeuvre with which every scholar of Bergson will need to engage." - Jeremy Dunham, Mind "This book is an enlightening introduction to Bergson and Sinclair does an impressive job at making the book informative yet simple to read and easy to understand. ... [A] perfect way to familiarize oneself with Bergson topic by topic, where one will see not only the ideas Bergson developed, but also how they were developed throughout Bergson’s life, how he engaged with other philosophers and how later philosophers engaged with Bergson." - Ignas Zemleckas, Journal of the British Society for Phenomenology "There is more to admire in this rich and thought-provoking book. With its useful glossary, suggestions for further reading, and final chapter on Bergson’s legacy, Sinclair’s Bergson offers much to a Bergsonian beginner, but it also advances a point of view that corrects some of the blind-spots and idiosyncrasies of Anglophone scholarship..." - Michael J. Bennett, Review of Metaphysics "Sinclair lives up to the promise of providing something for all readers of Bergson, from the absolute beginner to the expert. Bergson is nuanced, expansive, and incredibly thorough. It is a fantastic contribution to the field and those studying Bergson in English would do well to read it." - Miguel Paley, Society of Friends of Bergson "Providing both careful exposition and judicious evaluation, Mark Sinclair’s Bergson will prove invaluable to students and instructors alike. The book situates Bergson in his historical, philosophical and political contexts, as well as locating where his positions fall in contemporary discussions. Highly recommended." - John Protevi, Louisiana State University, USA "Mark Sinclair has written a wonderfully accessible and exhaustive introduction to Bergson’s thought. In the style of engaged history of philosophy, Bergson is a remarkable contribution to the ongoing Bergson resurgence and an invaluable resource for readers at all levels." - Donald A. Landes, Université Laval, Canada Table of ContentsAcknowledgements A Note on Translations Chronology Introduction 1. Intellectual Biography 2. Time 3. Freedom 4. Memory 5. Mind and Body 6. Laughter 7. Knowledge 8. Art 9. Life 10. Ethics, Religion and Politics 11. Legacy. Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book concentrates on argumentation as it emerges in ordinary discourse, whether the discourse is institutionalized or strictly informal. Crucial concepts from the theory of argumentation are systematically discussed and explained with the help of examples from real-life discourse and texts. The basic principles are explained that are instrumental in the analysis and evaluation of argumentative discourse. Methodical instruments are offered for identifying differences of opinion, analyzing and evaluating argumentation and presenting arguments in oral and written discourse. Attention is also paid to the way in which arguers attempt to be not just reasonable, but effective as well, by maneuvering strategically. In addition, the book provides a great variety of exercises and assignments to improve the student's skill in presenting argumentation.The authors begin their treatment of argumentation theory at the same juncture where argumentation also starts in practice: ThTable of ContentsPreface1 Standpoints and differences of opinionEssentials1.1 Discussion and disagreement1.2 Explicit and implicit differences of opinion 1.3 Positive and negative standpoints 1.4 Standpoints and expressions of doubt 1.5 Types of differences of opinion 1.6 Main differences of opinion and subordinate differences of opinion 1.7 The presentation of standpoints and doubt Further readingExercisesSpecial assignment 1 2 Argumentation and discussionEssentials 2.1 Resolving a difference of opinion 2.2 Argumentative discourse and having a critical discussion 2.3 The ideal model of a critical discussion 2.4 Argumentation in a critical discussion Further readingExercises 3 The presentation of argumentationEssentials 3.1 Identifying the standpoint 3.2 Indicators of argumentation 3.3 Clues in the context 3.4 Additional means of identifying argumentation 3.5 Explanation, elaboration and clarification 3.6 A maximally argumentative interpretation Further readingExercises 4 Unexpressed standpoints and unexpressed premisesEssentials 4.1 Unexpressed elements in argumentative discourse 4.2 Indirectness and the rules for communication 4.3 Correctness conditions for speech acts 4.4 Violations of the communication rules 4.5 Variants of indirectness 4.6 Making unexpressed standpoints explicit 4.7 Making unexpressed premises explicit 4.8 Unexpressed premises in a well-defined context Further readingExercises 5 The argumentation structureEssentials 5.1 Single arguments5.2 Combinations of single arguments 5.3 Multiple, coordinative, and subordinative argumentation 5.4 Representing the argumentation structure schematically 5.5 The presentation of complex argumentation 5.6 A maximally argumentative analysis 5.7 Unexpressed premises and complex argumentation5.8 Composing an analytic overview Further readingExercisesSpecial assignments 2, 3, 4, 56 The soundness of argumentationEssentials 6.1 Evaluating argumentative discourse 6.2 The acceptability of argumentative statements 6.3 The validity of the reasoning 6.4 The soundness of argument schemes 6.5 Argumentation based on a symptomatic relation 6.6 Argumentation based on a relation of analogy 6.7 Argumentation based on a causal relation 6.8 The presentation of different types of argumentation Further readingExercises 7 Fallacies as violations of discussion rules 1-5Essentials 7.1 Fallacies and discussion rules7.2 Violations of the freedom rule 7.3 Violations of the burden-of-proof rule 7.4 Violations of the standpoint rule 7.5 Violations of the relevance rule 7.6 Violations of the unexpressed premise rule Further readingExercises 8 Fallacies as violations of discussion rules 6-10Essentials8.1 The conclusive defense of standpoints8.2 Violations of the starting point rule 8.3 Violations of the validity rule 8.4 Violations of the argument scheme rule 8.5 Violations of the closure rule 8.6 Violations of the usage rule Further readingExercisesSpecial assignment 6 9 Strategic manoeuvringEssentials 9.1 Reconciling reasonableness and effectiveness 9.2 Three aspects of strategic manoeuvring 9.3 Rhetorical analogues of dialectical aims 9.4 Various kinds of argumentative strategies9.5 Fallacies as derailments of strategic manoeuvring9.6 The treacherous character of fallacious strategic manoeuvring Further readingExercisesSpecial assignment 7 10 The conventionalization of communicative activity typesEssentials10.1 Communicative activity types 10.2 Argumentative characterization of communicative activity types 10.3 Institutional preconditions for strategic manoeuvring 10.4 Different implementations of critical questions Further readingExercisesSpecial assignment 8 Overview of rules for critical discussion and fallacies General references

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Book SynopsisMetapsychology for Contemporary Psychoanalysis is a complete revision of the theoretical underpinnings of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. It seeks to replace the traditional drivedefence model of Freudian tradition with an information processing model of the mind. This book argues that the central human need is for self-knowledge, and that drives are best understood as means towards this end.Richard Sembera begins with a close reading of Freud's own metapsychological writings, isolating the many unresolved difficulties and inconsistencies which continue to burden psychoanalytical theory today. By returning to the actual observable clinical phenomena in the analytic situation, it is shown that an alternative interpretation is possible that eliminates the theoretical difficulties in question. In the analytic situation, Sembera argues that clinicians do not in fact see individuals struggling against the expression of biological driveTrade Review"Richard Sembera tackles the rarely discussed question of how psychoanalysis can be explained from a theoretical vantage point. In this work, he replaces Freud’s meta-psychology based upon energic concepts and drive theory, with a model of explanation arising from information processing theory and developmental processes. Using cogent reasoning and clear, understandable language, Sembera offers psychoanalysts a new theoretical approach to their work, which will hopefully lead to questions about how to conceptualize psychoanalysis in the future. This is an excellent book for psychoanalysts, be they scholars or clinicians."-Steven Rosenbloom, Training and Supervising Analyst, Canadian Institute of Psychoanalysis and Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Psychiatry, McGill UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction§ 1. What is Metapsychology?§ 2. Theories and Fantasies§ 3. The Practical Uses of Metapsychology§ 4. A Description of the Analytic Situation§ 5. What are Resistance and Defence?§ 6. The Function of the Core Mental Process§ 7. The Place of the Unconscious§ 8. The Revised Structural Model§ 9. Primary and Secondary Experience§ 10. The Work of Objectification§ 11. The Work of Imagination§ 12. The Work of Symbolization§ 13. The Dialectical Structure of the Self§ 14. Where Do We Think?§ 15. Repetition and Trauma§ 16. The Motor of the Mind§ 17. From Metapsychology to Metaphysics§ 18. Where Do We Live?Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThis carefully designed, multi-authored textbook covers a broad range of theoretical issues in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience. With accessible language, a uniform structure, and many pedagogical features, Mind, Cognition, and Neuroscience: A Philosophical Introdution is the best high-level overview of this area for an interdisciplinary readership of students. Written specifically for this volume by experts in their fields who are also experienced teachers, the book's thirty chapters are organized into the following parts:I. Background KnowledgeII. Classical DebatesIII. ConsciousnessIV. Crossing BoundariesEach chapter starts with relevant key words and definitions and a chapter overview, then presents historical coverage of the topic, explains and analyzes contemporary debates, and ends with a sketch of cutting edge research. A list of suggested readings and helpful discussion topics conclude each chapter. This uniform, studentTable of Contents1. Introduction: Mind, Cognition, & Neuroscience 2. Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience 3. Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Cognition 4. Introduction to Experimental Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience 5. Introduction to Philosophy of Mind 6. Introduction to Philosophy of Science 7. Metaphysical issues of relevance to Cognitive Neuroscience 8. Epistemic issues pertaining to Neuroscientific methods 9. Artificial Intelligence and Computational Theories of Mind 10. Modularity 11. Mental Architecture – computational models of mind 12. Language 13. Mental Content 14. Concepts and non-conceptual content 15. Animal Cognition 16. Kinds of Consciousness 17. Philosophical Theories of Consciousness 18. Neurobiological Theories of Consciousness 19. Unity of Consciousness 20. Attention 21. Memory 22. The Unconscious Mind 23. Perception 24. Mental Imagery 25. Action and Skill 26. Embodiment and Enactivism 27. Emotions 28. Social Cognition and Theory of Mind 29. Neuroscience and Psychopathologies 30. NeuroEthics

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Book SynopsisExploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives is the first book to offer students the full breadth of philosophical issues that are raised by the end of life. Included are many of the essential voices that have contributed to the philosophy of death and dying throughout history and in contemporary research. The 38 chapters in its nine sections contain classic texts (by authors such as Epicurus, Hume, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer) and new short argumentative essays, specially commissioned for this volume, by world-leading contemporary experts. Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying introduces students to both theoretical issues (whether we can survive death, whether death is truly bad for us, whether immortality would be desirable, etc.) and urgent practical issues (the ethics of suicide, the value of grief, the appropriate medical criteria for declaring death, etc.) raised by human mortality, enablingTrade Review"The scholarship, originality, variety, and pedagogical intelligence of Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying are outstanding to the point that a disclaimer seems in order: do not underestimate this book….. Cholbi and Timmerman have achieved the book’s compact package of breadth and depth without compromising on the completeness or clarity of the analyses and arguments. Put bluntly, it would be entirely inaccurate and unfortunate to mistake this anthology as an ad hoc "hot-topic" quick hook for undergraduates. Much to their credit, Cholbi and Timmerman have used their expertise as scholars and teachers to create an anthology that respects its subject and reader alike such that the real hook of Exploring the Philosophy of Death and Dying is not the topic but philosophy itself."Review in Teaching Philosophy by Susan Mills (MacEwan University)"The areas of death, immortality, meaning in life, and related issues are hot topics in contemporary philosophy. Once the domain only of European philosophers, especially the existentialists, in the last few decades Anglo-American analytic philosophers have jumped in. This book is an excellent introduction to the best work on these interrelated issues. The editors have done an outstanding job of selecting authors who know their stuff and write very accessibly. This book would be perfect for an undergraduate class, and it would also be invaluable to anyone interested in learning the lay of the philosophical land in this lively area of historical and contemporary interest. The book shows how philosophy engages with issues of deep human interest."John Martin Fischer, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Riverside"This splendid collection is distinctive in many ways. The essays address issues that really matter to us, such as whether it is bad to die, and if so, why, whether we might survive death, and whether the inevitability of death undermines meaning in our lives. Although most of the essays were written by contemporary philosophers for this collection, there are also judicious selections from classic writings in the history of philosophy, including works by ancient Greek and Roman philosophers and works from Eastern traditions as well. Those who are haunted in one way or another by the specter of death, as most of us are, will find much careful argument, as well as some genuine wisdom in these pages."Jeff McMahan, White’s Professor of Moral Philosophy, University of Oxford Table of ContentsPART I When Do We Die? 1 Defining Death: A Report on the Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues in the Determination of Death (Excerpt) 2 Defining Death in a Technological World: Why Brain Death Is Death 3 We Die When Entropy Overwhelms Homeostasis 4 What It Is to Die PART II Can We Survive Our Death? 5 The Tragic Sense of Life (Excerpts) 6 Can We Survive Our Deaths? 7 The Possibility of an Afterlife PART III Can Death Be Good or Bad for Us? If So, When Is It Good or Bad for Us? 8 Letter to Menoeceus 9 Two Arguments for Epicureanism 10 Why Death Is Not Bad for the One Who Dies 11 Death Is Bad for Us When We’re Dead 12 Making Death Not Quite as Bad for the One Who Dies PART IV Can Lucretius’ Asymmetry Problem Be Solved? 13 On the Nature of Things (Excerpts) 14 If You Want to Die Later, Then Why Don’t You Want to Have Been Born Earlier? 15 Coming Into and Going Out of Existence PART V Would Immortality Be Good for Us? 16 The Epic of Gilgamesh (Excerpts) 17 The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die 18 How to Live a Never-Ending Novela (Or, Why Immortality Needn’t Undermine Identity 19 Taking Stock of the Risks of Life without Death 20 Immortality, Boredom, and Standing for Something PART VI What Is the Best Attitude to Take Toward Our Mortality? 21 Death, Mortality, and Meaning 22 Fitting Attitudes Towards Deprivations 23 The Enchiridion (Excerpts) 24 Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion (Excerpts) 25 Voluntary Death PART VII How Should We React to the Deaths of Others? 26 Letter to Lucilius 27 Why Grieve? 28 The Significance of Future Generations 29 Death and Survival Online PART VIII Is Suicide Rationally or Morally Defensible? 30 Whether One Is Allowed to Kill Oneself 31 Of Suicide (Excerpts) 32 Suicide is Sometimes Rational and Morally Defensible 33 Suicide and Its Discontents 34 An Irrational Suicide? PART IX How Does Death Affect the Meaningfulness of Our Lives? 35 World as Will and Representation (Excerpts) 36 Death in Mind: Life, Meaning, and Mortality 37 Meaning in Life in Spite of Death 38 Out of the Blue into the Black: Reflections on Death and Meaning

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Book SynopsisThe philosophy of perception investigates the nature of our sensory experiences and their relation to reality. In the second edition of this popular book, William Fish introduces the subject thematically, setting out the major theories of perception together with their motivations and attendant problems. While providing historical background to debates in the field, this comprehensive overview focuses on recent presentations and defenses of the different theories, and looks beyond visual perception to take into account the role of other senses.The second edition organizes the contents into two main parts: the first deals with philosophical theories of perception, and the second covers key topics and issues in perception as they are discussed in philosophy, cognitive science, and psychology. Two completely new chapters have been added one on color and color vision; and a second on the interaction between sense modalities and other chapters have been significantly updated to Trade Review"I have been using the first edition of William Fish’s Philosophy of Perception very successfully in my philosophy of perception courses. The second edition has all the virtues of the first: presenting a balanced account of the principal theories in the field, uncovering potentially problematic assumptions, and raising issues for further discussion – all written in an admirably clear and engaging style. The new edition contains discussions of recent work at the intersection of the philosophy and the science of perception, including chapters on color and color vision, interaction between sense modalities, and cross-modal illusions. Highly recommended."Frances Egan, Rutgers UniversityTable of Contents1. Introduction Part I: Philosophical Theories of Visual Perception 2. Sense Datum Theories 3. The Representational Principle and Intentional Theories 4. Adverbialism and Qualia Theories 5. Naïve Realism Part II: The Philosophy of Perception and the Sciences of the Mind 6. The Philosophy of Perception and Vision Science 7. Color, Color Vision, and Color Science 8. Perception and the Nonvisual Sense Modalities 9. Multimodality

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Book SynopsisThe concept of well-being is one of the oldest and most important topics in philosophy and ethics, going back to ancient Greek philosophy. Following the boom in happiness studies in the last few years it has moved to centre stage, grabbing media headlines and the attention of scientists, psychologists and economists. Yet little is actually known about well-being and it is an idea that is often poorly articulated.The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Well-Being provides a comprehensive, outstanding guide and reference source to the key topics and debates in this exciting subject.Comprising over 40 chapters by a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into six parts: well-being in the history of philosophy current theories of well-being, including hedonism and perfectionism examples of well-being and its opposites, including friendship and virtue and pain and death theoretical Trade Review"Without rival or even comparison in the literature, this is the definitive collection of contemporary philosophical perspectives on well-being. It is of use to students and scholars not merely of value theory, but also psychology, economics, politics, and medicine. These and still more fields have been made better off by the expert contributions to this Handbook." - Thaddeus Metz, University of Johannesburg, South Africa "The question of what makes our lives good or bad for us is obviously of huge importance. Philosophers have much to contribute to answering that question, as this volume shows. The authors are excellent philosophers, and many have made significant contributions to the literature on well-being. This book will become the starting-point for future philosophical research on well-being." - Roger Crisp, University of Oxford, UK Table of ContentsIntroduction Guy Fletcher Part 1: Well-Being in the History of Moral Philosophy 1. Plato Eric Brown 2. Aristotle on Well-Being Richard Kraut 3. Hedonistic Theories of Well Being in Antiquity Tim O’Keefe 4. Well-Being and Confucianism Richard Kim 5. Well-Being and Daoism Justin Tiwald 6. Well-Being in the Buddhist tradition Christopher Gowans 7. Well-Being in the Christian tradition William Lauinger 8. The Later British Moralists Robert Shaver Part 2: Theories of Well-Being 9. Hedonism Alex Gregory 10. Perfectionism Gwen Bradford 11. Desire-Fulfilment theory Chris Heathwood 12. Objective List Theory Guy Fletcher 13. Hybrid Theories Chris Woodard 14. Subject-Sensitive theories Alicia Hall and Valerie Tiberius 15. Eudaimonism Lorraine Besser-Jones Part 3: Particular Goods and Bads 16. Pleasure Ben Bramble 17. Pain Guy Kahane 18. Health, Disability, and Well-Being Drew Schroeder 19. Friendship Diane Jeske 20. Virtue Anne Baril 21. Epistemic Goods Allan Hazlett 22. Achievements Gwen Bradford and Simon Keller 23. Meaningfulness Antti Kauppinen 24. Needs Marco Grix and Philip McKibbin 25. Happiness Neera Badhwar 26. Death Ben Bradley Part 4: Theoretical Issues 27. Monism and Pluralism Eden Lin 28. Atomism and Holism in the Theory of Personal Well-Being Jason Raibley 29. The Experience Machine and the Experience Requirement Jennifer Hawkins 30. Children’s Well-being A Philosophical Analysis Anthony Skelton 31. Well-Being and Animals Christopher Rice 32. The Science of Well-Being Anna Alexandrova 33. The Concept of Well-Being Steve Campbell Part 5: Well-Being in Moral and Political Philosophy 34. Welfarism Dale Dorsey 35. Well-Being and the Non-Identity Problem Molly Gardner 36. Well-Being, Paternalism, Autonomy Sarah Conly 37. Well-Being and Disadvantage Jonathan Wolff and Doug Reeve 38. Feminism and Well-Being Jules Holroyd Part 6: Well-being and other disciplines 39. Well-Being and Law Alex Sarch 40. Well-Being and Economics Erik Angner 41. Medicine and Well-Being Daniel Groll. Index

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Book SynopsisThe empirical study of consciousness is in constant progress. New ideas and approaches arise, methods are being debated and refined, and experimental research over the last two decades has produced a rich body of data, acquired in the aim to better understand consciousness and its neural underpinnings. This volume synthesises this data, focusing on how to understand the relations and transitions between consciousness and unconsciousness alongside exploring and distinguishing conscious experience of sensory stimuli and unconscious states. Bringing together leading academics and promising young scientists from across the fields of psychology and neuroscience, Transitions between Consciousness and Unconsciousness discusses controversial topics and ideas, providing an overview of current research trends and opinions, as well as perspectives on theoretical and methodological questions.This is an essential volume for consciousness researchers and studentTable of ContentsForeword by Guido HesselmannChapter 1 - The breaking continuous flash suppression paradigm: Review, evaluation, and outlook. By Timo Stein.Chapter 2 - What’s up with high-level processing during continuous flash suppression? By Pieter Moors.Chapter 3 - Unconscious Visual Processing: How a Neuro-functional Hierarchy Can Guide Future Research. By Bruno Breitmeyer & Guido Hesselmann.Chapter 4 - The unconscious processing of social information. By Apoorva Rajiv Madipakkam & Marcus Rothkirch.Chapter 5 - Studying the benefits and costs of conscious perception with the liminal-prime paradigm. By Dominique Lamy, Eyal A. Ophir, & Maayan Avneon.Chapter 6 - From aliens to invisible limbs: The transitions that never make it into conscious experience. By Jaan Aru.

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Book SynopsisMemories, sensory experiences, expectations, and intentions, as well as thoughts, fears, and hopes: all share a fundamental trait, the fact that our conscious psychological states take place in time, and often are about time in some way or other. Temporality is an inescapable feature of the mind which has preoccupied philosophers and psychologists in diverse traditions such as Locke, Hume, Reid, Kant, Helmholtz, James, Husserl, Broad, and Bergson.The Temporal Mind: A Philosophical Introduction is the first book to offer a detailed critical survey of recent work on the perception of time and the temporal features of the mind. Philippe Chuard introduces some of the central topics in contemporary discussions of the temporal mind and the perception of time: how psychological states occur in time and convey temporal information the stream of consciousness, duration, and how short conscious experiences may be the continuity and unit

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an accessible and inclusive overview of the major debates in the philosophy of action. It covers the distinct approaches taken by Donald Davidson, G.E.M. Anscombe, and numerous others to answering questions like what are intentional actions? and how do reasons explain actions? Further topics include intention, practical knowledge, weakness and strength of will, self-governance, and collective agency. With introductions, conclusions, and annotated suggested reading lists for each of the ten chapters, it is an ideal introduction for advanced undergraduates as well as any philosopher seeking a primer on these issues.Trade Review"Sarah Paul succeeds in a seemingly impossible task: she provides a clear and concise view of a sprawling and complex area of philosophy, without sacrificing accuracy or depth. Her compelling, lucid style will make this field accessible to non-specialists, and her insightful and synoptic vision of the contemporary philosophical debates about action will make this book valuable to experts as well. This is the best introduction to the field, a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy of action."Sergio Tenenbaum, University of Toronto"In this book Sarah Paul achieves the near impossible: she provides a lucid survey of contemporary action theory that is assertive enough to serve as both guide and antagonist for readers while being fair to competing views in ways their critics rarely are. This is, by far, the best introduction to action theory I know."Kieran Setiya, MITTable of Contents1. Introduction: What Is the Philosophy of Action? 2. What Is the Problem of Action? 3. Action Explanation 4. The Ontology of Action 5. Intention 6. Practical Knowledge 7. Does Action Have a Constitutive Aim? 8. Identification and Self-Governance 9. Temptation, Weakness, and Strength of Will 10. Collective Agency 11. Concluding Thoughts

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Book SynopsisToday's approaches to the study of the human mind are divided into seemingly opposed camps. On one side we find the neurosciences, with their more or less reductionist research programs, and on the other side we find the cultural and discursive approaches, with their frequent neglect of the material sides of human life. Persons and their Minds seeks to develop an integrative theory of the mind with room for both brain and culture. Brinkmann's remarkable and thought-provoking work is one of the first books to integrate brain research with phenomenology, social practice studies and actor-network theory, all of which are held together by the concept of the person. Brinkmann's new and informative approach to the person, the mind and mental disorder give this book a wide scope. The author uses Rom Harré's hybrid psychology as a meta-theoretical starting point and expands this significantly by including four sources of mediators: the brain, the body, social practices and teTrade Review"Persons and their Minds is a remarkably elegant, deeply scholarly and integrative proposition for a new "hybrid psychology". Drawing on classical and current debates in philosophy, cognitive sciences, social sciences and psychology, Svend Brinkmann proposes an original theory of persons, with their minds as sets of practices and dispositions, mediated by their brain, bodies and social worlds. Written with simplicity and humor, this monograph brings much-needed theoretical and epistemological clarifications – demonstrating why, among other things, people’s actions cannot be explained by brain mechanisms. This groundbreaking work offers a new basis for understanding psychopathology and paves the way for an integrative psychology of people’s everyday life in society." - Professor Tania Zittoun, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. "Brinkmann’s book provides the long-sought integration of the various strands of psychology and will be the starting point of the unification of the sciences of the mind.​" – Professor Rolf Reber, University of Oslo, Norway.Table of ContentsSeries Editor's Preface Foreword Introduction 1. The Concepts of Mind and Person 2. The Mind and the Brain 3. The Mind and the Body 4. The Mind and Society 5. The Mind and Things 6. The Mind between the Brain and Culture 7. Persons and Disordered Minds References

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Book SynopsisConscious Action Theory provides a logical unification between the spirit and the material, by identifying reality as an event that processes personal experiences into explanatory memories, from which personal experiences are regenerated in a never-ending cycle of activity. Baer explores the idea that our personal feelings are undeniable facts that have been systematically excluded from the basic sciences, thereby leaving us with a schizophrenic division between objective materialism and spiritual idealism. Cognitive Action Theory (CAT) achieves this unification by recognizing that the observer's existence is the foundational premise underlying all scientific inquiry. It develops as an event-oriented physical theory in which the first-person observer is central. By analyzing the methods through which we human observers gain knowledge and create the belief systems within which our experiences are explained, we discover a fundamental truth: all systems are obserTable of ContentsProloguePART I - The event-oriented world view1. Introduction to the event-oriented world view 2. Conscious operations in the 1st-person perspectivePART II - Modeling reality3. How to build a conscious action model 4. The action model5. The quantum and classic approximationPART III - Implications and applications6. Model of a conscious being7. Applications in artificial intelligence and neuroscience8. Philosophy, psychology and religion9. Future developmentAPPENDICESA3.1 - Definition of termsA4.1 - Applicability of mathematical idealizations in physicsA4.2 - Action theory in isolated systemsA4.3 - Mach's Principle and gravito-inertial and electromagnetic equation analogyA5.1 - Simple derivation of the wave equationA5.2 - Action-flow diagrams in quantum nomenclatureReferences and NotesIndex

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Book SynopsisPhilosophy for Everyone begins by explaining what philosophy is before exploring the questions and issues at the foundation of this important subject.Key topics in this new edition and their areas of focus include: Moral philosophy â the nature of our moral judgments and reactions, whether they aim at some objective moral truth, or are mere personal or cultural preferences; and the possibility of moral responsibility given the sorts of things that cause behavior; Political philosophy â fundamental questions about the nature of states and their relationship to the citizens within those states Epistemology â what our knowledge of the world and ourselves consists in, and how we come to have it; and whether we should form beliefs by trusting what other people tell us; Philosophy of mind â what it means for something to have a mind, and how minds should be understood and explained; Philosophy of science â foundational conceptual issTrade ReviewPraise for the First Edition: 'Philosophy for Everyone is an accessible introduction to some of the most fundamental topics in philosophy with a contemporary twist. It exemplifies the virtues of treating philosophy as an activity that anyone can engage in.' - Michael P. Lynch, University of Connecticut, USA 'Readers wishing to gain some initial understanding of what philosophers do and how they do it will find nothing better than this clear and comprehensive introduction to the field.' - Ram Neta, University of North Carolina, USA Table of ContentsWhat is Philosophy? What is Knowledge? And Do We Have Any? Minds, Brains and Computers Morality: Objective, Relative or Emotive? Should You Believe What You Hear? Are Scientific Theories True? Time Travel and Philosophy Free Will Political Philosophy

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Christine Tappolet offers readers a thorough, wide-ranging, and highly accessible introduction to the philosophy of emotions. It covers recent interdisciplinary debates on the nature of emotions as well as standard theories of emotions, such as feeling theories, motivational theories, and evaluative theories. The book includes discussions of the alleged irrationality of emotions, and looks into the question of whether emotions could not, in some cases, contribute positively to theoretical and practical rationality. In addition, the role of emotions in the theory of virtues and the theory of values receives a detailed treatment. Finally, the book turns to the question of how we can regulate and even educate our emotions by engaging with music and with narrative art.The overall picture of emotions that emerges is one that does justice to the central role that emotions play in our lives, conceiving of emotions as crucial to our grasp of values. As an opinionated inTable of Contents1. The Philosophy of Emotions 2. The Affective Domain 3. Are Emotions Social Constructs? 4. Feelings theories 5. Motivational theories 6. Evaluative theories 7. Emotions and Theoretical Rationality 8. Emotions and practical irrationality 9. Sentimentalism 10. Ethics and the emotions 11. Emotion Regulation and Music 12. Sentimental Education and Fiction

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Book SynopsisScience and Psychology provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure and characteristics of scientific explanation, using examples from a variety of sciences to illuminate the scientific approach taken in psychology. In addition, the authors discuss a range of conceptual issues particular to psychology. They examine the concepts of free will, consciousness, and purposeful behaviour, and consider the social implications of possible future changes in our understanding of these concepts and of ourselves. The final chapters of the book provide an account of what psychology can tell us about the history and origins of science.Assuming no previous understanding of either the philosophy of science or any science other than psychology, Science and Psychology is an ideal resource for both final year undergraduates and postgraduates studying psychology. Psychologists and other scientists who wish to further their understanding of the relationship betweenTrade Review"The first thing that is drummed into students coming from an arts background on most good psychology degrees is that psychology is a science. But it is not necessarily made clear what that means. Most students, too, lack any philosophical background. Scientific psychology attempted to repress its philosophical roots, but it failed. Many philosophical issues like consciousness and determinism keep reappearing. This book addresses both of these gaps with short simple chapters that are really easy to follow.", Emeritus Professor Tim Shallice, UCL"A fascinating and important book. It made me revisit key questions regarding the fundamentals of science and psychology in a way I have not done since taking Dr. Wilton’s class on the subject a decade ago. For students, this book is the perfect philosophical companion to research methods classes, while for academics it is an excellent way to reacquaint themselves with the roots of their discipline. However, the book also offers something of great value to the general audience: a detailed and accessible account of how science works.", Dr Juliet R. H. Wakefield, Senior Psychology Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University. Table of ContentsPreface: What this book is about Part 1: The Characteristics of Scientific Explanation and its Application to Psychology Chapter 1: The defining characteristic of science 1.1 Test your understanding of Chapter 1 Chapter 2: The structure of scientific explanation: The Standard View 2.1 The Standard View 2.2 Observation statements 2.3 Statements that assert laws 2.4 Testing laws 2.5 Theoretical statements 2.6 Testing theories 2.7 More on testing theories 2.8 Criteria used in deciding between theories 2.9 Test your understanding of Chapter 2 Chapter 3: The structure of scientific explanation: The Alternative View 3.1 The structure of scientific explanation 3.2 General conclusion 3.3 Must we conclude that no observation statement is incorrigible? 3.4 Conclusion 3.5 Implications for what one is free to believe about the world 3.6 Criteria used to decide between theories 3.7 Test your understanding of Chapter 3 Chapter 4: Some historical examples of responses to a contradiction between a theory and some apparent fact 4.1 Summary: the state of affairs at any one historical time 4.2 Test your understanding of Chapter 4 Chapter 5: The criteria used for choosing between competing theories 5.1 Axiomatic beliefs 5.2 Can selection according to one’s axiomatic beliefs be justified? 5.3 Power, scope, simplicity 5.4 Historical evidence favouring simple theories 5.5 Can a criterion of simplicity be justified? 5.6 Truth 5.7 Prediction 5.8 Explanatory content 5.9 Summary 5.10 Test your understanding of Chapter 5 Summary of Part 1: The characteristics of scientific explanation Part 2. Understanding Behaviour Chapter 6: Typical approaches in psychology: Internal mechanisms 6.1 The psychologist’s goal 6.2 Internal operations with no reference to embodiment 6.3 Granularity of explanation 6.4 Coarse-grained analysis 6.5 Fine-grained analysis 6.6 Connectionism 6.7 Some additional important points 6.8 Direct inspection of individual units 6.9 Test your understanding of Chapter 6 Chapter 7: Typical approaches in psychology: Skinner’s functional analysis 7.1 Objections 7.2 Test your understanding of Chapter 7 Chapter 8: Common-sense psychology and its implications 8.1 Common-sense explanations of human behaviour 8.2 Intentional states and causal explanations 8.3 Consequences of the two accounts differing in kind 8.4 The relevance of Tolman's theory 8.5 The two cases of sneezing, again 8.6 Verbal utterances 8.7 Some more examples 8.8 Some possible objections 8.9 Summary 8.10 Why do we like intentional accounts? 8.11 Test your understanding of Chapter 8 Chapter 9: Free will and determinism 9.1 Do laws of nature imply causality? 9.2 Laws of human behaviour: Causality or free will? 9.3 Test your understanding of Chapter 9 Chapter 10: The possible impact on social institutions (the legal system) if we relinquish our present disposition to believe in free will 10.1 Criteria for imposing punishment on offenders 10.2 Moral culpability 10.3 Deterrence 10.4 The possible impact of psychology upon the legal system 10.5 Comment on possible change in public attitude 10.6 Overall conclusion 10.7 Test your understanding of Chapter 10 Chapter 11: The problem of consciousness 11.1 Consciousness 11.2 The characteristics of sensations 11.3 Direct apprehension 11.4 Not subject to error 11.5 The relationship between sensations and physical events 11.6 Test your understanding of Chapter 11 Summary of Part 2: Understanding behaviour Part 3: What Psychology Tells Us About The Practice of Science Chapter 12: The use of imagery in scientific thought 12.1 Characteristics of mental problem solving 12.2 Are human disposed to use imagery in solving problems? 12.3 Examples of our disposition to use imagery 12.4 Conclusions so far 12.5 The history of scientific thought 12.6 Test your understanding of Chapter 12 Chapter 13: Why are cultures that practise science better at controlling the material world than non-scientific cultures? 13.1 (a) Structure of scientific theories (b) The development of the written word (c) The systematic testing of ideas (d) Different a priori assumptions about the world (e) Acceptance of fundamental change 13.2 Conclusion 3.3 Test your understanding of Chapter 13 Summary of Part 3: Psychological constraints on scientific explanations References

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Book SynopsisWhat is the nature of subjectivity, intersubjectivity, and objectivity? And what is the relation of brain studies to individual experience? How can we avoid the mysteries of dualism and the implausibilities of reductionism? How do Eastern and Western conceptions of mind, consciousness, and self differ?These are the kind of dizzying questions that are asked by those working in consciousness studies. They are foundational for psychological science and now, to meet the need for an authoritative reference work to make sense of the subject's vast literature and the continuing explosion in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research output, Routledge announces a new title in its Critical Concepts in Psychology series. Edited by Max Velmans, a leading authority, Consciousness is a new four-volume collection of the canonical and the very best cutting-edge scholarship in the field. It provides a synoptic view of all the key issues and current debates, as well as guidan

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Book SynopsisNeurotechnology and Direct Brain Communication focuses on recent neuroscientific investigations of infant brains and of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC), both of which are at the forefront of contemporary neuroscience. The prospective use of neurotechnology to access mental states in these subjects, including neuroimaging, brain simulation, and brain computer interfaces, offers new opportunities for clinicians and researchers, but has also received specific attention from philosophical, scientific, ethical, and legal points of view. This book offers the first systematic assessment of these issues, investigating the tools neurotechnology offers to care for verbally non-communicative subjects and suggesting a multidisciplinary approach to the ethical and legal implications of ordinary and experimental practices.The book is divided into three parts: the first and second focus on the scientific and clinical implications of neurological tools for DOC patientTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I 1. The Emergence of Consciousness: From foetal to newborn life 2. Mapping Mind-Brain Development 3. Cognitive capacities of the infant mind — a neuroimaging perspective 4. Neural Infantese. Detecting pain and suffering in preverbal infants by means of neuro-technological communication PART II 5. Does task-evoked activity entail consciousness in vegetative state? “Neuronal-phenomenal inference” versus “neuronal-phenomenal dissociation” 6. Neurotechnological communication with patients with disorders of consciousness 7. Instrumental assessment of residual consciousness in DOCs PART III 8. Ethical and deontological issues in paediatric clinical studies: an analysis of documents from national and international institutions 9. Disorders of consciousness and informed consent 10. Brain-Imaging and Privacy Concerns Conclusion

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Book SynopsisWhy ought we concern ourselves with understanding a concept of evil? It is an elusive and politically charged concept which critics argue has no explanatory power and is a relic of a superstitious and primitive religious past. Yet its widespread use persists today: we find it invoked by politicians, judges, journalists, and many others to express the view that certain actions, persons, institutions, or ideologies are not just morally problematic but require a special signifier to mark them out from the ordinary and commonplace. Therefore, the question of what a concept of evil could mean and how it fits into our moral vocabulary remains an important and pressing concern.The Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Evil provides an outstanding overview and exploration of these issues and more, bringing together an international team of scholars working on the concept of evil. Its 27 chapters cover the crucial discussions and arguments, both historical and contempoTable of ContentsIntroduction Thomas Nys and Stephen de Wijze Part 1: Historical explorations of Evil 1. Plato on Evil Alina Scudieri 2. Augustine on Evil Philip Cary 3. Aquinas on Evil W. Matthews Grant 4. Machiavelli: The Drama of Politics and Its Inherent Evil Giovanni Giorgini 5. Hobbes on Evil Laurens van Apeldoorn 6. Leibniz On Evil: God’s Justice in the Best of All Possible Worlds Agustín Echavarría 7. Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the Origin and Nature of Evil Jason Neidleman 8. Kant: The Evil in All of Us Matthé Scholten 9. Sade: Mushroom Clouds and Silver Linings Thomas Nys 10. Nietzsche’s Critique of Morality and His Effort to Create an Evaluation ‘Beyond Good and Evil’ Paul van Tongeren 11. Hannah Arendt’s Double Account of Evil: Political Superfluousness and Moral Thoughtlessness Peg Birmingham 12. After the Fall: Camus on Evil Matthew Sharpe Part 2: Recent Secular Explorations of Evil 13. Deliver us from Evil: The Case for Scepticism Phillip Cole 14. Does the term ‘evil’ have any explanatory power? Eve Garrard 15. Defining the concept of evil: Insights from our pre-cognitive responses Stephen de Wijze 16. Evil and Wrongdoing Todd Calder 17. Evil Characters Peter Brian Barry 18. Defining evil actions: Different approaches Luke Russell 19. Different Substantive Conceptions of Evil Actions Paul Formosa Part 3: Evil and other Issues 20. Evil and Punishment Leo Zaibert 21. Evil and Forgiveness Kathryn J. Norlock 22. Evil and Freedom Lars Fr. H. Svendsen 23. Evil and Power Simona Forti 24. Evil and Childhood Gideon Calder 25. Evil’s Diachronic Characteristics Zachary J. Goldberg 26. Evil, Genocide, and Mass Atrocities Jonathan Leader Maynard 27. Evil: A Comparative Overview Michiel Leezenberg

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Book SynopsisOne of our true superstars of nonfiction (David Foster Wallace), Lewis Hyde offers a playful and inspiring defense of forgetfulness by exploring the healing effect it can have on the human psyche. We live in a culture that prizes memoryhow much we can store, the quality of what's preserved, how we might better document and retain the moments of our life while fighting off the nightmare of losing all that we have experienced. But what if forgetfulness were seen not as something to fearbe it in the form of illness or simple absentmindednessbut rather as a blessing, a balm, a path to peace and rebirth? A Primer for Forgetting is a remarkable experiment in scholarship, autobiography, and social criticism by the author of the classics The Gift and Trickster Makes This World. It forges a new vision of forgetfulness by assembling fragments of art and writing from the ancient world to the modern, weighing the potential boons forgetfulness might of

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Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Bringing up Bebe and French Toast, Cathy Yandell''s The French Art of Living Well is a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humor and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as joie de vivre.What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept?In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes readers on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today.Peppered with anecdotes and hu

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Book SynopsisJon Elster's influential study of irrationality subverts orthodox theories of rational choice. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, and with a specially commissioned new preface, it has been revived for a new generation of readers in economics, psychology, political and social theory, and philosophy.Table of ContentsPreface to this edition Richard Holton; Acknowledgements; 1. Rationality; 2. States that are essentially by-products; 3. Sour grapes; 4. Belief, bias and ideology; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe author presents a new philosophical theory according to which we need intuitions and emotions in order to have objective moral knowledge, which is called affectual intuitionism. Affectual Intuitionism combines ethical intuitionism with a cognitive theory of emotions.Trade Review'In Moral Emotions and Intuitions Sabine Roeser very ably sketches a new theory of moral judgments. She blends traditional intuitionism's commitment to rationality and ethical realism with the best recent work in the philosophy and psychology of emotions to produce an excitingly attractive view that she calls Affectual Intuitionism. Along the way, she provides a handy guide to the intuitionist literature.' - Robert C. Roberts, Baylor University, USA 'Sabine Roeser's Moral Emotions and Intuitions proposes a novel theory of the nature and interconnections of intuition, moral judgment, emotion, and moral knowledge. She has much to say about each of these, often fruitfully drawing on the insights of Thomas Reid, and she defends provocative views about both emotions and moral knowledge. This book will engage both ethical theorists and moral psychologists.' - Robert Audi, John A. O'Brien Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, USATable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations PART I: INTUITIONS Ethical Intuitionism Different Forms of Intuitionism Typical Objections against Intuitionism PART II: EMOTIONS Particular Intuitions and Emotions Affectual Intuitionism Epilogue References Index

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the philosophical foundation of modern medicine which explains why such a medicine possesses the characteristics it does and where precisely its strengths as well as its weaknesses lie. Written in plain English, it should be accessible to anyone who is intellectually curious, lay persons and medical professionals alike.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction PART I Philosophical Foundations Modern Philosophy, Modern Science and Its Methodology Category Volte-face : Organisms for Machines Machines and Reductionism Organism A Machine PART II Human Organism is Machine: MEDICINE Biomedicine: Some Sciences Biomedicine: Some Technologies PART III Nosology: The Monogenic Conception of Disease Linear Causality and the Monogenic Conception of Disease Determining the Cause: Controllability and Random Controlled Trials Epidemiology: 'Cinderella' Status? What Kind of Science Is It Really? Conclusion Notes References and Select Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisMartin Heidegger is one of the most important as well as one of the most difficult thinkers of the last century. His masterpiece Being and Time has been described as the most profound turning point in German philosophy since Hegel. Raymond Tallis, who has been arguing with Heidegger for over thirty years, illuminates his fundamental ideas through an imaginary conversation, which is both relaxed and rigorous, witty and profound. The Conversation defines Heidegger''s relevance to the philosophical agenda of the present century by illuminating his great contribution to our thinking about what it is to be a human being while identifying the weaknesses in his thought.Trade Review'Lively, engaging and does something that few philosophy books do - it gives a real sense of how even seemingly abstruse metaphysical issues can be of the first moment of a person's life - It is the testament of a talented writer to the immense grip of Heidegger's thought can exert. Unique in its style, the book has a genuine significance which more orthodox discussions, though several of them are perfectly worthy, do not.' - David Cooper, University of DurhamTable of ContentsPreface By Way of Introduction PART I In My Study: Beyond the Subject and Object A Breath of Fresh Air Intermezzo Wayfaring Darkness in Todtnauberg PART II Leaving You and Not Quite Leaving You Sunlight on My Arm Notes References Appendix: Some Controversies in the Interpretation of Being and Time Index

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Book SynopsisEngendering Emotions examines the production and promotion of the idea of sex/gender difference in emotional experience and expression in the contemporary West. Focusing on the psychology of emotions and on the spheres of aggression and war, and love, intimacy and sex, it explores how the idea of emotional difference serves to define and govern relations between men and women. The book draws on diverse theoretical work and recent empirical data to chart new territory in the study of sex/gender differences.Table of ContentsConceptualising Gender and Emotion Psychology, Gender and Emotion Gender, Emotion and War Love, Intimacy and Sex Gender, 'Emotional Literacy' and the Future References

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Book SynopsisThe blush is a ubiquitous, but little understood, phenomenon. It involves an involuntary change in the face that can express feelings, reveal character and cause intense anxiety. Crozier provides a scholarly, yet accessible, synthesis of new research, locating blushing within the context of the ''social emotions'' of embarrassment, shame and shyness.Trade Review"A leading researcher on this particular subject, Crozier has written an excellent overview of the research findings on shyness, emotions and blushing . . . this is the first study of this common phenomenon. As such it is a vital resource." - ChoiceTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Acknowledgements Introduction PART 1: EMOTION IN SOCIAL LIFE Emotion and its Expression Self-consciousness and Emotion PART 2: THE NATURE OF THE BLUSH What is a Blush? Reasons to Blush Occasion to Blush PART 3: THE SOCIAL EMOTIONS Embarrassment Shame Shame, Guilt and Anger Shyness PART 4: PROBLEMATIZING BLUSHING Propensity to Blush Interventions Conclusions Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisOrganised around a single question: is love possible?, Brown's book provides conceptualisations of love and its possibility from sociological, philosophical and psychoanalytic viewpoints. She argues for the importance of a psychosocial understanding of love and provides a critical discussion of the philosophy and methods of Psychosocial Studies.Trade Review"Brown...provide[s] insightful reflections on the phenomenology of love...and offers a helpful reflection on the links between ethnography and psychoanalysis. Overall, Brown's foray into the chaotic and poetic sources of love and its role in society serves as a valuable contrast to currently fashionable quantatative and neurological reductionism." - C.J. Churchill, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Choice MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements PART 1: INTRODUCTION The Demise of Romantic Love A Psychosocial Approach to Emotional Life PART 2: LOVE IDEALS Modern Love: Sociological Approaches Love as Bad Faith: Philosophical Approaches Transference Love: A Freudian Approach Reparative Love: A Kleinian Approach Reflexive Love Sociological and Psychoanalytic Insights PART 3: METHODS AND FINDINGS A Psychosocial Approach to Biographical Studies and Reflexive Research Personal Accounts of Love: Details of Method Love and War: Eighty Something Reflections on Romance Love and Peace: Thirty Something Reflections on Romance PART 4: CONCLUSION Conclusion Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisExplorations can be adapted to character work, scene study and production, including original/devised work and established text, to illuminate singular and surprising work through collaborative creativity that is inventive, inclusive and alive.Table of ContentsPart I. States of Being.- Chapter 1. Behavioral States.- Chapter 2. Physiological States.- Chapter 3. Psychological States.- Part II. Explorations in Embodied Performance.- Chapter 4. Behavioral Explorations.- Chapter 5. Physiological Explorations.- Chapter 6. Psychological Explorations.- Part III The Interplay of Acting & Being.- Chapter 7. Character Work.- Chapter 8. Scene Study.- Chapter 9. Production.- Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisAn Anthropology of Puzzles argues that the human brain is a puzzling organ which allows humans to literally solve their own problems of existence through puzzle format. Noting the presence of puzzles everywhere in everyday life, Marcel Danesi looks at puzzles in society since the dawn of history, showing how their presence has guided large sections of human history, from discoveries in mathematics to disquisitions in philosophy. Danesi examines the cognitive processes that are involved in puzzle making and solving, and connects them to the actual physical manifestations of classic puzzles. Building on a concept of puzzles as based on Jungian archetypes, such as the river crossing image, the path metaphor, and the journey, Danesi suggests this could be one way to understand the public fascination with puzzles. As well as drawing on underlying mental archetypes, the act of solving puzzles also provides an outlet to move beyond biological evolution, and Danesi shows that puzzles could be Trade Review"Puzzles—inclusive of riddles, games, optical illusions, enigmas, oracles, labyrinths—appeal to the individual human mind and to collective cultural traditions, from prehistory up to today, and around the globe. The motivation to ""play"" may lie in the reward: the ""ah-ha"" for pastimes and/or the ""gotcha"" when intellectual challenge is involved. Semiotics' own ""magister ludi"" Marcel Danesi has collected, curated, and clarified the addiction experienced by those lured onto the dialectical thin ice between logical reasoning and sheer imagination. - Myrdene Anderson, Purdue University, USA Marcel Danesi, the world’s leading authority on puzzles, provides an insightful historical overview of the creative, psychological, and interactional role of puzzles in cultures worldwide. These cultural artifacts date from the dawn of history, and Professor Danesi illustrates clearly and convincingly how solving puzzles stimulates the imagination and the inventiveness of the individuals and the societies that produce them. These enigmatic forms constitute the brain’s tools for resolving problems and they are an essential component of human intellectual endeavors. - Frank Nuessel, University of Louisville, USA How are puzzles solved before their algorithm is found? Non-algorithmically – using creativity of semiotic logic. This is what Marcel Danesi, a leading scholar of the Toronto Semiotic Circle, is demonstrating. - Kalevi Kull, University of Tartu, Estonia An intriguing and fascinating overview of puzzles throughout human history. The book unravels the mysterious underlying origins of mind and culture through puzzles, with many mind-twisting puzzle examples. - Kumiko Tanaka-Ishii, University of Tokyo, Japan"Table of ContentsList of FiguresPrefaceAcknowledgements1. Puzzles in Mind and History2. Riddles3. Word Games4. Visual Puzzles 5. Puzzles in Mathematics6. Puzzles and Logic7. Puzzles and Human IntelligenceReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisOur ability to think, argue and reason is determined by our ability to question. Questions are a vital component of critical thinking, yet we underestimate the role they play. Using Questions to Think puts questioning back in the spotlight.Naming the parts of questions at the same time as we name parts of thought, this one-of-a-kind introduction allows us to see how questions relate to the definitions of propositions, premises, conclusions, and the validity of arguments. Why is this important? Making the role of questions visible in thinking reasoning and dialogue, allows us to:- Ask better questions- Improve our capability to understand an argument - Exercise vigilance in the act of questioning- Make explicit what you already know implicitly- Engage with ideas that contradict our own- See ideas in broader contextBreathing new life into our current approach to critical thinking, this practical, much-needed textbook moves us away from the traditional focus on formal argument and Trade ReviewDrawing on hermeneutic phenomenology, Dickman focuses inquiry on the necessity of genuine questioning for understanding and sense. Elegantly organized and including a helpful appendix for instructors, this insightful text offers a fresh approach and will be a welcome addition to courses in critical thinking, philosophy of language, and more. * Robert H. Scott, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of North Georgia, USA *Drawing on phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language, this text explores both the technical and existential dimensions of reasoning. Through challenging yet inviting prose, Dickman offers a welcome and innovative approach to critical thinking that brings students along on an authentic philosophical journey into the nature of questioning. * Rebecca Scott, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Harper College, USA *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: An Age of Answers Part I: Make Questions Explicit for Thinking 1. Thinking Only Happens in Complete Thoughts 2. What Do Questions Do to Complete Thoughts? 3. A Logic of Question-and-Answer Part II: Make Questions Explicit for Reasoning 4. Reasoning Only Happens in Explicit Arguments 5. What Do Questions Do to Arguments? 6. A Rationality of Questioning-and-Reasoning Part III: Make Questions Explicit in Dialogue 7. Dialogue Only Happens in Constructive Reconciliations 8. What Do Questions Do to Dialogues? 9. A Dialectic of Questionability-and-Responsibility Conclusion: The End(s) of Questions Appendix for Instructors Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWe know, more intimately than anything else, what it's like to undergo a rich world of experiences: agonizing pains, dizzying pleasures, heady rage and existential doubts. But, despite the incredible advances of physical science, it seems that we're no closer to an explanation of how this inner world of experiences comes about. No matter how detailed our description of the physical brain, perhaps we'll always be left with this same question: how and why does the brain produce consciousness? This book is a short, accessible and engaging guide to the mystery of consciousness. Featuring remastered interviews and original essays from the world's leading thinkers, Philosophers on Consciousness sheds new light on the most promising theories in philosophy and science. Beyond understanding the mind, this is a journey into personal identity, the origin of meaning, the nature of morality and the fundamental structure of reality.Contributors include: Miri Albahari, Susan Blackmore, David CTrade ReviewThis book is for everyone who is in the least philosopho-curious. Amateurs like me, thrashing about in the shallows, usually have to read every sentence in a book on philosophy, however apparently simple, at least four times before understanding it (and then forgetting it all the moment we have turned the page). Not so with Philosophers on Consciousness. Here are some of the world's most notable and respected thinkers, each adding their thoughts on the field known as ‘philosophy of mind’, most especially on the famous ‘hard problem’ of consciousness, and all communicating with remarkable clarity and approachable ease. Jack Symes guides us charmingly and authoritatively through, introducing and summing up the contributions, filling the role of interlocutor and interviewer, distributing delightful inline ‘info-boxes’ offering explanations of concepts, characters and context as you read. He does so with a wit and freshness that enlivens without trivializing. It cannot be common to find Toblerones, Paul Rudd and Adam Sandler sharing pages with the most distinguished philosophers alive. This is a book that everyone interested in the human mind will fall on like… like a hungry student on a Toblerone. * Stephen Fry *Symes’ book is an eminently enjoyable introduction to some of the explanatory options on hand, with a great selection of additional resources for further exploration ... you won’t go wrong in reading it. * Marmite and Metaphysics, Naturalism.org *Table of ContentsContributors Illustration Acknowledgements Preface 1. Why Consciousness Matters, Gregory Miller 2. The Grand Illusion, Susan Blackmore 3. The Hard Problem, David Chalmers 4. A Change of Heart, Frank Jackson 5. The Given, Michelle Montague 6. A Biologist’s Perspective, Massimo Pigliucci 7. The Hornswoggle Problem, Patricia Churchland 8. Illusionism, Keith Frankish 9. Closing the Theatre, Daniel Dennett 10. The Denial, Galen Strawson 11. Galileo’s Error, Philip Goff 12. The World as Consciousness, Miri Albahari & Jack Symes Notes & Sources Index

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Book SynopsisPeter Sjöstedt Hughes is Research Fellow and Associate Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Exeter, UK. Christine Hauskeller is Professor of Moral and Political Philosophy at the University of Exeter, UK.Trade ReviewPhilosophy and Psychedelics is a fabulous book – it’s psychedelicious – a rich thoughtful collection which exceeds the samples I’ve considered here. It should be read slowly and sporadically rather than gorged, to avoid indigestion and prolong the pleasure. * Psychiatrie en Filosofie *This impressive multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collection surveys the impacts of psychedelic research on philosophy, science and culture. Examinations of standard philosophical problems in light of psychedelic experience are complemented by studies of broader cultural and cross-cultural significance of psychedelia. Its inclusion of non-Western perspectives on psychedelics sets an important example. * Farzad Mahootian, Clinical Associate Prof., Global Liberal Studies, New York University, USA *Sacred plants and substances propitiate knowledge based on direct experience. Like a strong wind on fallen leaves, they disturbed previous orders, raise questions, propose new hypothesis, induce wondering at many levels. The authors of this timely book make an important contribution to a conversation that cannot be ignored any longer, one that has its deeper roots in the ancestral traditions of all continents, and which seems especially urgent in these times of extremes and uncertainty. * Luis Eduardo Luna, Director of the Wasiwaska Research Center, Brazil *Table of ContentsIntroduction – Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes and Christine Hauskeller(University of Exeter, UK) 1. Transpersonal Gratitude and Psychedelic Altered States of Consciousness, Taline Artinian (University of Exeter, UK) 2. What is Real(ity)?, John H. Buchanan (Centre for Process Studies, USA) 3. A Cultural History of Psychedelics in the US, Kyle Buller, Joe Moore, and Lenny Gibson (Dreamshadow Group, USA) 4. Power and the Sublime in Aldous Huxley's Drug Aesthetics, Robert Dickins (Psychedelic Press, UK) 5. Decolonizing the Philosophy of Psychedelics, Osiris Sinuhé González Romero (University of Saskatchewan, Canada) 6. Making Your Soul Visible, Michael Halewood (University of Essex, UK) 7. Individualization and Alienation: Paradoxes in Psychedelic Psychotherapy, Christine Hauskeller (University of Exeter, UK) 8. Walter Benjamin and Herbert Marcuse: Psychedelics and Revolution, Fernando Huesca Ramon (Meritorius Autonomous University of Puebla, Mexico) 9. Mary on Acid: Experiences of Unity and the Epistemic Gap, Jussi Jylkkä (Åbo Akademi University, Finland) 10. Are Psychedelic Drugs Distorting?, Ole Martin Moen (Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway) 11. The Unconscious in Zen and Psychedelic Experience, Steve Odin (University of Hawai?i, USA) 12. Altered Consciousness after Descartes: Whitehead's Philosophy of Organism as Psychedelic Realism, Matthew D. Segall (California Institute of Integral Studies, USA) 13. The White Sun of Substance: Spinozism and the Psychedelic Amor Dei Intellectualis, Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes (University of Exeter, UK) 14. Journeying in the Realm of the Unconscious: Jung's Liber Novus and Psychedelic Experience, Johanna Hilla Sopanen (University of Exeter, UK) 15. Arguments for the Psychedelic Cure of Western Philosophy, Michel Weber (University of Saskatchewan, Canada) Index

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Book SynopsisBringing together phenomenology and materialism, two perspectives seemingly at odds with each other, leading international theorist, Manuel DeLanda, has created an entirely new theory of visual perception. Engaging the scientific (biology, ecological psychology, neuroscience and robotics), the philosophical (idea of ''the embodied mind'') and the mathematical (dynamic systems theory) to form a synthesis of how to see in the 21st century. A transdisciplinary and rigorous analysis of how vision shapes what matters.Trade ReviewThis is arguably DeLanda’s best work, and that’s really saying something, as he has produced 30 years of innovative philosophy. Materialist Phenomenology is extensively and insightfully scientifically informed, bridges differing schools of philosophy with rigor and fairness, and is written with exemplary lucidity. * John Protevi, Phyllis M. Taylor Professor of French Studies, Louisiana State University, USA *Bringing together phenomenology and materialism, two perspectives seemingly at odds with each other, DeLanda once again makes an important contribution to theory at large. A well informed, transdisciplinary and rigorous analysis of how vision shapes what matters. * Rick Dolphijn, Associate Professor of Media and Culture Studies, Utrecht University, the Netherlands *Table of Contentsprelims acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Contribution of the World 2. The Contributions of the Body 3.Contributions of the Brain 4. Contributions of the Mind bibliography index

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Book SynopsisWhat is self-control? Does a person need to be conscious to act? Are delusions always irrational? Questions such as these are fundamental for investigations into action and rationality, as well as how we assign responsibility for wrongdoing and assess clinical symptoms. Bridging the gap between philosophy and psychology, this interdisciplinary collection showcases how empirical research informs and enriches core questions in the philosophy of action.Exploring issues such as truth, moral judgement, agency, consciousness and cognitive control, chapters offer an overview of the current state of research, present new empirical findings and identify where future experimental work can further advance the frontier between philosophy and psychology. This is an essential resource for anyone looking to better understand how science and philosophy can meaningfully inform our knowledge of human agency.Trade ReviewThis cutting-edge collection impressively covers a wide range of topics, ranging from free will and moral responsibility to monothematic delusions. There is something here for everyone with an interest in the philosophy of action – experimental or otherwise – and for everyone with an interest in the very lively field of experimental philosophy. * Alfred Mele, William H. and Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University, USA *This impressive volume makes a powerful case for the value of experimental philosophy of action by showcasing recent experimentally-informed work on free will, self-control, moral judgment, reasoning, assertion, and animal agency. It undeniably advances our understanding of some of the most interesting questions at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, and the law. * Manuel Vargas, Professor of Philosophy, University of California San Diego, USA *This volume is a must for anyone interested in contemporary experimental work related to action theory. It beautifully illustrates ways in which a variety of experimental data can inform and constrain philosophical theorizing about action, normal and compromised agency, free will, ethics, and responsibility. * Adina L. Roskies, The Helman Family Distinguished Professor, Dartmouth College, USA *Many subfields in philosophy have profited from close engagement with relevant empirical sciences. With this volume, edited by Henne and Murray, philosophy of action takes a major step in this direction. These essays seamlessly weave together philosophical and empirical perspectives as they tackle core questions about agency. * Chandra Sripada, Professor of Philosophy and Psychiatry, University of Michigan, USA *Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Notes on Contributors Introduction to Advances in Experimental Philosophy of Action, Samuel Murray and Paul Henne 1. Consciousness, Phenomenal Consciousness, and Free Will, Justin Sytsma and Melissa Snater 2. Skilled Action and Metacognitive Control, Myrto Mylopoulos 3. Bringing Self-Control into the Future, Samuel Murray 4. Who is Responsible? Split Brains, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Implicit Attitudes, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong 5. The Everyday Irrationality of Monothematic Delusion, Paul Noordhof and Ema Sullivan-Bissett 6. Truth, Perspective, and Norms Of Assertion: New Findings and Theoretical Advances, John Turri 7. The Distinct Functions of Belief and Desire in Intentional Action Explanation, Joanna Korman 8. Free Enough: Human Cognition (and Cultural Interests) Warrant Responsibility, Cory J Clark, Heather M Maranges, Brian B Boutwell, and Roy F Baumeister 9. Beyond the Courtroom: Agency and the Perception of Free Will, Edouard Machery, Markus Kneer, Pascale Willemsen, and Albert Newen 10. Do Rape Cases Sit in a Moral Blindspot? The Dual Process Theory of Moral Judgment and Rape, Katrina L. Sifferd 11. How People Think About Moral Excellence: The Role of Counterfactual Thoughts in Reasoning about Morally Good Actions, Shane Timmons and Ruth M.J. Byrne 12. Why Idealized Agency Gets Animal (and Human) Agency Wrong, Caroline T. Arruda and Daniel J. Povinelli Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the first English translation of Herbert Witzenmann's seminal work, Strukturphänomenologie, which departs from the traditional phenomenological methods of Husserl, Sartre, and Merleau-Ponty to introduce a fresh approach to the nexus of consciousness and reality. In Structure Phenomenology, published open access, Witzenmann argues for the active mental, yet mostly pre-reflective, participation of humans in the emergence of individual consciousness of all kinds and the basic structure that determines it. While Witzenmann ascribes a derivative or memorative status to habitual states of phenomenal consciousness, even if they seem to refer to present objectivity, he proposes that the underlying formative processes be unveiled and explored through systematic first-person observation. Through his logically grounded and experience-based approach, he contends that it is not neural processes that produce consciousness, but rather one's own preconscious rootedness in realitTrade ReviewThis book is a wide-ranging analysis and synthesis of how the principles and first-person methods of structural phenomenology cast light on conceptual and non-conceptual content of experience and enable insights into the constitution of intentional content and the formation of reality. It is a highly welcome addition and foundation for the growing interest in epistemological and phenomenological issues concerning the constitution of subjectivity and the world among scientists and laymen alike. * Christian Tewes, Adjunct Professor (Privatdozent) of Philosophy, University of Jena, Germany *Table of ContentsForeword, Johannes Wagemann (Alanus University, Germany) Introduction to Structure Phenomenology, Johannes Wagemann (Alanus University, Germany) 1. Biographical Notes on Herbert Witzenmann 2. The Role of Introspection 3. Intentionality and the Basic Structure 4. The Deposited Memorative Layer 5. Reality Access and Ontological Stratification 6. Reception and Further Development of Witzenmann’s Structure Phenomenology Structure Phenomenology, Herbert Witzenmann Foreword Introduction Part 1: The Basic Structure 1.1 Mistaken Conceptions Of The Relation Between Consciousness And Object 1.2 The Basic Structure In The Light Of Rudolf Steiner’s Epistemology 1.3 Explanatory Remarks Part 2: The Crucial Difficulty. The Problem of Generation 2.1 Self-giving. Temporalization. Depresentification 2.2. A Seemingly Resultant Infinite Regress 2.3 The Problem of Continuity Part 3: The Proposed Solution 3.1 Thinking Act and Thought Content (Evidence) 3.2 Further Elucidation on this Approach to a Solution 3.3 Formation of Reality and Beings 3.4 The Sub-temporal and Super-temporal 3.5 Thinking Act and Self-consciousness (the “I”). The Concept of Observation 3.6 The Solution to the Problem of Memory 3.7 The Deposited Memorative Layer. The Concept of Objectivity. The Gaze Behind the Veil 3.8 The Concept of Presence 3.9 Structural and Functional Remembering 3.10 The Paradox of Self-giving. The Self-forgetfulness of Supposing 3.11 Results of the Structure-phenomenological Exploration of the Contents of Consciousness Part 4: The Significance Of Structure Phenomenology Advice for the Reader References

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