The author discusses recent work in philosophical psychology touching on consciousness. Preceded by a historical sketch of ways in which philosophers have approached the topic in the past, the discussion highlights a recent shift away from Cartesian philosophy to physical sciences.
Pages
221
Format
Hardcover
Release
September 25, 1990
ISBN 13
9780415032995
Human Consciousness (Problems of Philosophy Their Past and Present)
The author discusses recent work in philosophical psychology touching on consciousness. Preceded by a historical sketch of ways in which philosophers have approached the topic in the past, the discussion highlights a recent shift away from Cartesian philosophy to physical sciences.