A Brief History of the Soul
Paperback 2011-04-08
Publisher Description
This book is a clear and concise history of the soul in western philosophy, from Plato to cutting-edge contemporary work in philosophy of mind. * Packed with arguments for and against a range of different, historically significant philosophies of the soul
- Addresses the essential issues, including mind-body interaction, the causal closure of the physical world, and the philosophical implications of the brain sciences for the soul's existence
- Includes coverage of theories from key figures, such as Plato, Aquinas, Locke, Hume, and Descartes
- Unique in combining the history of ideas and the development of a powerful case for a non-reductionist, non-materialist account of the soul
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This book is a clear and concise history of the soul in western philosophy, from Plato to cutting-edge contemporary work in philosophy of mind. * Packed with arguments for and against a range of different, historically significant philosophies of the soul
- Addresses the essential issues, including mind-body interaction, the causal closure of the physical world, and the philosophical implications of the brain sciences for the soul's existence
- Includes coverage of theories from key figures, such as Plato, Aquinas, Locke, Hume, and Descartes
- Unique in combining the history of ideas and the development of a powerful case for a non-reductionist, non-materialist account of the soul
Koorong Code331461
ISBN1405196327
EAN9781405196321
Pages238
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryPhilosophy
PublisherJohn Wiley Press
Publication DateApr 2011
Dimensions12 x 140 x 216mm
Weight0.306kg