Bøger af John Wisdom

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Other Minds is a book written by John Wisdom that explores the concept of other minds in philosophy. The book delves into the question of whether or not we can know what is going on in the minds of other people or animals. Wisdom examines different theories and arguments related to this question, including behaviorism, introspectionism, and the idea of empathy. He also considers the possibility of non-human minds, such as those of animals or even machines. Throughout the book, Wisdom provides his own insights and arguments, challenging readers to think critically about the nature of consciousness and the limits of our understanding of other minds. Overall, Other Minds is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most fundamental questions in philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Professor Wisdom gives an elementary introduction to the applications in philosophy of the analytical method. He believes that the aim of analysis is clarity, whereas the aim of speculative philosophy is truth. After a brief introduction on what analysis is, he discusses the relation of body and mind and seeks for causal relations between mental and material events.