Philosophy of Psychology and Cognitive Science

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Philosophy of Psychology and Cognitive Science: A Volume of the Handbook of the Philosophy of Science Series (Handbook of the Philosophy of Science) (Hardcover)
Product Description
Psychology is the study of thinking, and cognitive science is the interdisciplinary investigation of mind and intelligence that also includes philosophy, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology. In these investigations, many philosophical issues arise concerning methods and central concepts.

The Handbook of Philosophy of Psychology and Cognitive Science contains 16 essays by leading philosophers of science that illuminate the nature of the theories and explanations used in the investigation of minds.

Topics discussed include representation, mechanisms, reduction, perception, consciousness, language, emotions, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology.

Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of philosophy of psychology and cognitive science
- Distinguished contributors: leading philosophers in this area
- Contributions closely tied to relevant scientific research

From the Back Cover
Psychology is the study of thinking, and cognitive science is the interdisciplinary investigation of mind and intelligence that also includes philosophy, artificial intelligence, neuroscience,linguistics, and anthropology. In these investigations, many
philosophical issues arise concerning methods and central concepts.

The Handbook of Philosophy of Psychology and Cognitive Science contains 16 essays by leading philosophers of science that illuminate the nature of the theories and explanations used in the investigation of minds.

Topics discussed include representation, mechanisms, reduction, perception, consciousness, language,

emotions, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology.


































Hardcover: 522 pages Publisher: North Holland; 1 edition (December 19, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0444515402 ISBN-13: 978-0444515407 Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches