Type:		Book, Whole
Title:		Neurophilosophy: Toward a Unified Science of the Mind-Brain
Author(s):		Churchland, P. S.
Date:		1986
Abstract:		Five chapters in the book's first part, "Some Elementary Neuroscience," sketch the history of the science of nervous systems and provide a general introduction to neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neuropsychology. In the second part, "Recent Developments in the Philosophy of Science," chapters place the mind-body problem within the wider context of the philosophy of science. Drawing on recent research in this area, a general account of intertheoretic reduction is explained, arguments for a reductionist strategy are developed, and traditional objections from dualists and other anti reductionists are answered in novel ways. The third part, "A Neurophilosophical Perspective," concludes the book with a presentation and discussion of some of the most promising theoretical developments currently under exploration in functional neurobiology and in the connectionist models within artificial intelligence research.
City of Publication:		Cambridge, MA
Publisher:		MIT Press
Link:		http://www.amazon.com/Neurophilosophy-Toward-Unified-Science-Mind-Brain/dp/0262530856