"I Am You" challenges the notion of individual identity, arguing that borders separating us are illusory. The author critiques the traditional view of personal identity, proposing instead that we are all the same person. Drawing on various philosophical traditions, the book explores consciousness, self, and ethics, appealing to a broad intellectual audience.
This anthology offers a curated selection of philosophers from Plotinus to Bruno, designed to aid readers in grasping complex philosophical concepts. It includes features like "Philosophical Bridges," "Biographical Histories," "Prologues," and "Study Questions" that enhance understanding and stimulate discussion. The volume provides historical context and contemporary relevance, making it a valuable resource for both learning and teaching. Additional volumes covering other major historical eras are also available, expanding the scope of philosophical exploration.
The anthology features a diverse range of philosophers from ancient to modern times, offering rich historical context and learning support. Each selection is enhanced with biographical introductions, thematic "Prologs," and reading guides, alongside "Philosophical Overviews" that explore key ideas. It also includes "Philosophical Bridges" to illustrate historical influences, study questions for deeper engagement, and "Codas" that connect major philosophical movements to contemporary issues, making it an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts alike.
The anthology presents a curated selection of philosophers from Fichte to Dewey, designed to aid readers in grasping complex philosophical concepts. It includes features like "Philosophical Bridges," "Biographical Histories," and "Study Questions" that enhance understanding by providing historical context and encouraging discussion. This volume focuses on 19th Century Philosophy, with additional volumes available for other major historical eras, making it a comprehensive resource for both learning and teaching philosophy.
The book explores the profound implications of borders—whether physical, psychological, or temporal—on individual identity and societal separation. It questions the metaphysical significance we assign to these boundaries and examines how they shape our understanding of self and others. By challenging conventional perceptions, the author invites readers to reconsider the nature of these divides and their impact on human connections and identities. The work engages with complex themes of identity, existence, and the arbitrary nature of divisions that define our lives.
Cognitive Science is a major new guide to the central theories and problems in the study of the mind and brain. The authors clearly explain how and why cognitive science aims to understand the brain as a computational system that manipulates representations. They identify the roots of cognitive science in Descartes - who argued that all knowledge of the external world is filtered through some sort of representation - and examine the present-day role of Artificial Intelligence, computing, psychology, linguistics and neuroscience. Throughout, the key building blocks of cognitive science are clearly perception, memory, attention, emotion, language, control of movement, learning, understanding and other important mental phenomena. Cognitive presents a clear, collaborative introduction to the subject is the first textbook to bring together all the different strands of this new science in a unified approach includes illustrations and exercises to aid the student