Philosophy of Mind: The Basics (Paperback)

1. Mind and Mentality What is philosophy of mind? An inventory of our mental life How philosophers study the mind Theories of mind: a rough overview What lies ahead Concluding summary Further reading 2. Dualism Cartesian dualism Contemporary versions of dualism Concluding summary Further reading 3. Physicalism General motivations for physicalism Different versions of physicalism General problems for physicalism Concluding remarks Further reading 4. Functionalism The roots of functionalism What is functionalism? Assessing functionalism: considerations in favor Assessing functionalism: problems Concluding remarks Further reading 5. Machine Minds Animal mentality Can machines think? Can machines feel? Concluding remarks Further reading 6. The Future of the Mind Mind extensions Mind uploading Mind mergers A real-life case? Concluding remarks Further reading. Glossary Bibliography Index