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The Philosophy of Mind

Tim Crane

May 31, 2022 DOI: 10.1017/9781009105262 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper
Topics Philosophy of mind
Key points Argues that consciousness and intentionality, often treated as distinct topics in the philosophy of mind, are better considered together, especially in the context of perception. The volume claims to have helped shift how this part of philosophy is conceived, moving beyond earlier approaches that treated these issues separately.

Abstract

A deep concern with consciousness and intentionality is one of the several things that has lately moved into the centre of the philosophy of mind. The issue of consciousness is often treated as something distinct from intentionality, but – as Tim Crane notes in his incisive new Foreword – there is now something of a sea-change. This classic volume may be at least partly responsible for the shift in how philosophy of mind is starting to be understood. Before its first appearance, discussions of consciousness and intentionality in the context of perception were in their infancy. The book was a departure from the way this part of philosophy was conceived. It pointed to new ways to look at the discipline, addressing both the epistemology of mind, and intentionality and consciousness, especially in connection with perception. Showcasing many leading figures in the field, it offers a splendid overview of the issues at stake.

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