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Philosophy of Mind: Brains, Consciousness, and Thinking Machines

Philosophy of Mind: Brains, Consciousness, and Thinking Machines

Philosophy of Mind: Brains, Consciousness, and Thinking Machines

The quest to understand the mind has motivated some of history's most profound thinkers. Only in our own time are we beginning to see the true complexity of this quest. In the scientific search for the mind, the role of philosophers is to sharpen our concepts, untangle the morass of questions, and systematically explore alternate approaches. These 24 half-hour lectures will make you think, evaluate your own opinions, and change your mind not a few times as you grapple with the endlessly interesting phenomena of mind.

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