The Mental as Physical - Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Mind - Edgar Wilson - Books - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 9781138825611 - September 26, 2016
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The Mental as Physical - Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Mind 1st edition

Edgar Wilson

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The Mental as Physical - Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Mind 1st edition

The central theme of this impressively argued study is that the mental and physical are identical. Drawing heavily on recent scientific research into the mind-brain relationship, Dr Wilson argues that human mentality, rationality and purposefulness are phenomena which come within the compass of scientifically based explanation. The consequences of this thesis are enormous both in relation to the controversies about reasons and causes as explanations of human behaviour, and, more important, to the problems of free will, moral responsibility, penal philosophy, ethics and the law. The book argues that free will is a misconceived idea and that our notions of moral responsibility need radical revision. The book is of considerable relevance not only to academic philosophy but also to scientists and jurisprudents interested in the implications of this study. Originally published in 1979.


444 pages

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released September 26, 2016
ISBN13 9781138825611
Publishers Taylor & Francis Ltd
Pages 450
Dimensions 544 g
Language English  

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