Philosophy and the Brain

by J.Z. Young

Book Overview

This book describes the relevance of biological discovery to philosophical topics such as perception, freedom, determinism, and ethical values and, in turn, relates the significance of philosophical concepts to work taking place in biology and the neurosciences. The author uses clear-cut language to describe the brain and its functions, and links this information to questions concerning physical makeup versus "real" self, the awareness of our moral...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192192159
• ISBN13: 9780192192158
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.8"