Part V: Philosophy of Mind

Further reading in Philosophy of Mind

Useful textbooks

Braddon-Mitchell, D. and Jackson, F. (2006). Philosophy of Mind and Cognition. Blackwell. [Revised edition of this popular textbook includes a section on Descartes’ objection to materialism, an extended treatment of connectionism and discussion of the view that psychology is autonomous.]
Heil, J. (2013). Philosophy of Mind: A Contemporary Introduction. Routledge. [Accessible introduction to the philosophy of mind. Aims to introduce readers with little or no background in philosophy to central issues in the philosophy of mind, and in a way that highlights the issues’ metaphysical dimensions.]
Kim, J. (2010). Philosophy of Mind. 3rd Edition. Westview Press. [Very sophisticated survey of key topics in the philosophy of mind. Includes clear and detailed presentation of important arguments.]

Useful readers

Chalmers, D. J. (ed.) (2002). Philosophy of Mind: Classical and Contemporary Readings. Oxford University Press. [Includes 63 selections that range from the classical contributions of Descartes to the leading edge of contemporary debates. Extensive sections cover foundational issues, the nature of consciousness and the nature of mental content.]
Lycan, W. and Prinz, J. (eds) (2008). Mind and Cognition: An Anthology. Blackwell. [Sophisticated anthology that is suited for upper-level undergraduates.]

Useful encyclopaedias/dictionaries

Rakova, M. (2006). Philosophy of Mind: A–Z. Edinburgh University Press. [A comprehensive guide to the main positions, debates, key figures and problems as well as important terms in the philosophy of mind.]