Justin Garson
The Biological Mind: A Philosophical Introduction
The Biological Mind: A Philosophical Introduction
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The Biological Mind: A Philosophical Introduction explores the nature of the mind using the philosophy of biology. It addresses key topics such as moral psychology, evolutionary psychology, genes, environment, and the nature-nurture debate. The second edition includes three new chapters on race, sex, and human nature and new sections on group and kin selection, psychological altruism, and cultural evolution.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The study of biology offers a comprehensive understanding of the mind, yet many profound questions remain unanswered. Is the mind shaped by genes or the environment? If mental traits are the product of adaptations accumulated over thousands of years, as evolutionary psychologists suggest, how can these claims be tested? If the mind is a machine, as biologists argue, how does it enable the complexity of human thought?
In his book, The Biological Mind: A Philosophical Introduction, Justin Garson delves into these and other critical topics, employing the philosophy of biology to shed light on the nature of the mind. Garson addresses a range of key issues, including moral psychology, altruism, and the levels of selection; evolutionary psychology and the adaptationism debate; genes, environment, and the nature-nurture debate; natural selection and mental representation; psychiatric classification and the maladapted mind.
This second edition of the book includes three new chapters on race, sex, and human nature, as well as new sections on group and kin selection, psychological altruism, and cultural evolution. Throughout, the text is accompanied by chapter summaries, annotated further readings, a glossary of terms, and examples and case studies to enhance understanding and application of the material.
Designed as an indispensable introduction for those teaching philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, and philosophy of biology, The Biological Mind is also a valuable resource for those in related fields such as biology. Its comprehensive coverage and thoughtful analysis make it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between biology and the mind.
Weight: 420g
Dimension: 174 x 247 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367466312
Edition number: 2 ed
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