WHAT IS THE MIND?

Origins, Fundamental Questions, and Contemporary Relevance

von Kheprias A.

148 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

WHAT IS THE MIND?Origins, Fundamental Questions, and Contemporary RelevancePhilosophy of Mind for Everyone - Vol. 1What is the mind?It is one of the oldest questions in human history and one that has returned to the center of scientific and philosophical debate through advances in neuroscience, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence.This book is the first volume in the Philosophy of Mind for Everyone series, an accessible yet academically grounded introduction to one of the most fascinating fields of contemporary inquiry.Drawing on philosophy, neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, and artificial intelligence research, the book explores some of the most important questions surrounding human experience: - What is consciousness?- How does perception shape our experience of reality?- What is the relationship between mind and brain?- How is personal identity constructed?- Can artificial intelligence truly understand?- Why does subjective experience remain one of the deepest mysteries of science?The journey begins with the classical reflections of Plato and Aristotle, continues through Descartes, Locke, and Hume, and reaches contemporary thinkers such as Thomas Nagel, John Searle, David Chalmers, Antonio Damasio, and Thomas Metzinger.Rather than promoting a single theory, the book provides readers with a clear and balanced overview of the major ideas, debates, and discoveries that define contemporary philosophy of mind. Each chapter introduces a key topic while remaining accessible to general readers, students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding how the human mind works.This introductory volume serves as the foundation for a larger project. Future volumes will explore consciousness, subjective experience, personal identity, cognitive models, embodied cognition, and the relationship between brain, body, and environment in much greater depth.The series will later expand into a second interdisciplinary phase examining the connections between cognition, regulatory physiology, adaptation, and human experience, incorporating the contributions of Professor Giuseppino Massimo Ciavarella, cardiologist, university professor, and researcher in physiological regulation and adaptive processes.For readers interested in philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence, and the enduring mystery of consciousness, this volume offers a clear roadmap into one of the most important intellectual adventures of our time.Featuring a preface by Professor Giuseppino Massimo Ciavarella.