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"The new movement toward cognitive science stands on the realization that psychological questions will only give way to combinations of analytic and synthetic approaches. There have been by now a fair number of books that have "said" this, but I have rarely seen writing that "teaches" this with the grace and precision of this book."--Sheldon H. White, Professor of Psychology, Harvard University
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"This work by a philosopher well versed in current psychological movements is clearly the best contemporary introduction to the quest for a science of mind... Showing the requisite respect for each of the major thinkers or movements that he examines -- Descartes, James, Freud, Skinner, Piaget, Kohlberg, cognitive scientists, Proponents of artificial intelligence, sociobiologists -- [Flanagan] exposes in each case the presuppositions and the limitations, raises penetrating questions about the coherence and adequacy of the theories." Bernard Kaplan , Clark University, in Choice "To survey the contemporary scene as intelligently and judiciously as Flanagan does here is no mean accomplishment. As an unpolemical guide to current issues in the philosophy of psychology, it is an important contribution to the literature." Gerald E. Myers , Graduate Center, CUNY, in Teaching Philosophy
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A well rounded survey of both the history and the philosophy of the science of the mind. Flanagan presents major theories and provides insightful and critical analysis. The chapters can be a bit lengthy, but always informative. Excellent for students in an entry level course on the philosophy of the mind. Overall, a decent text. Recommended!
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
An excellent consciousness/cognition primer.
14 Jun 2001
Format:Paperback
I call this a primer because Flanagan structures this work on a chronology from Descartes to E. O. Wilson's sociobiology. This is a fairly comprehensive work. It is a deep, well rounded tome which covers, with a minimal amount of ceremony, 350 years of research into the human mind. A more direct approach to current cognitive studies might be through Edelman, Damasio, et al, but I thoroughly enjoyed Flanagan's intelligent retracements of the likes of James, Freud, Skinner, and Piaget, crossfading into the threshold of the modern cognitive sciences. Flanagan's thesis, antithesis, and synthesis style of evaluating and critiquing his subjects is broadly informative. His terse, pedantic tone lent the air of the university lecture hall to this historical and at the same time contemporary work of philosophy and science. This may seem an unflattering assessment in some contexts, but this is not a literary work; it is a dry, serious attempt on the still somewhat (this book was 1st published in 1984, 17 years ago) mysterious phenomenon of consciousness. It may be somewhat dated today but still offers a credible repertoire of neural case histories and cognitive facts, as well as an excellent historical perusal of some of the best consciousness studies history has to offer. It's a challenging read, but the kind that makes you feel rewarded after having done so.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A single book sweeping education on theories of mind
30 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback
This remains one of my favorite references on the background of modern approaches to studying the mind. If you've ever wondered why so many people seem convinced that the brain is "like a computer" and why this idea has gained so much traction over alternative theories in recent decades, this book will fascinate you. It gives a deep insight into the evolution of the sciences of the mind.
Science of the Mind is superb in its treatment of its subjects both historically and conceptually. Flanagan is also not afraid to take a stand on each of the theories he recounts, from Cartesian dualism to sociobiology and computational mind theories and to do so in an even-handed yet persuasive way.
The result is that you learn an incredible amount from each of the theories, whether they are currently in fashion or not. This is one of those rare volumes that can legitimately be said to be a kind of education (about a single cluster of topics) in a single book.
Highly recommended.
Science of the Mind is superb in its treatment of its subjects both historically and conceptually. Flanagan is also not afraid to take a stand on each of the theories he recounts, from Cartesian dualism to sociobiology and computational mind theories and to do so in an even-handed yet persuasive way.
The result is that you learn an incredible amount from each of the theories, whether they are currently in fashion or not. This is one of those rare volumes that can legitimately be said to be a kind of education (about a single cluster of topics) in a single book.
Highly recommended.
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