Philosophy of Mind, Barbara Gail Montero
Philosophy of Mind, Barbara Gail Montero
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Philosophy of Mind
A Very Short Introduction

Author: Barbara Gail Montero

Narrator: Ann Sprinkle

Unabridged: 4 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/04/2025


Synopsis

Philosophy of Mind: A Very Short Introduction probes some of the great philosophical questions about the mind: What is the relationship between mind and matter? Can science unravel the mystery of consciousness? How can our thoughts represent things in the world? Are computers genuinely intelligent?

In the book, Barbara Gail Montero highlights key thought experiments used by philosophers to explore the nature of mind and how mind and body relate to each other (the mind-body problem). She leads listeners through the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed solutions to the mind-body problem and explores the philosophical conundrums associated with sensation, perception, cognition, and emotion.

While keeping an eye on the contemporary philosophical debate, Montero also considers the cross-cultural roots of philosophy of mind, and its connections to psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and physics.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Richard on January 02, 2014

This book is a very good introduction to philosophy of mind, in parts. As a general introduction it is very good. There are parts which explain things more clearly than any other similar textbook I have read (e.g. Kim's philosophy of mind). But it is not a deep as Kim's book and the coverage is not......more

Goodreads review by XYX on January 27, 2019

This is a great introduction to philosophy of mind. Heil covers a lot of ground, outlining several historically prominent perspectives, but does not sacrifice thoroughness. Explanations are clear, and the book is well organized. My only complaint is that the book goes off the rails a bit in the last......more

Goodreads review by Dave on January 25, 2008

This one was a textbook. Nevertheless, its the best introduction to philosophy of mind out there.......more

Goodreads review by Julie on May 07, 2023

Great introduction to the Philosophy of Mind. Many interesting concepts and ideas discussed such as Descartes’ dualism, then physicalism encompassing behaviourism, the mind-brain identity theory, functionalism and further discussing objections to physicalism (functionalism) through the Representatio......more

Goodreads review by Tristen on April 19, 2024

Dense and difficult as anyone can imagine with this particular topic. But Heil does a good job articulating jargon-filled language to the average reader. The second edition had more of Heil’s personal theory compared to this one but it’s definitely the best text book I’ve had for Philosophy.......more