This book presents the thesis that appearances should not be viewed simply as functions of a prevailing conceptual system. In addition to making a valuable contribution to the study of the mind/body problem, distinguished between first and second-order extensions, the book provides an excellent evaluation of the philosophy of physicalism and develops an exceptionally sound theory of personhood.
Virgil C. Aldrich is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
An imaginative and delicately poised criticism of the enthusiastic excesses of current 'physicalist' theory. Aldrich refreshes our appreciation for many of the subtleties of consciousness. -- Daniel C. Dennett
This book presents the thesis that appearances should not be viewed simply as functions of a prevailing conceptual system. In addition to making a valuable contribution to the study of the mind/body problem, distinguished between first and second-order extensions, the book provides an excellent evaluation of the philosophy of physicalism and develops an exceptionally sound theory of personhood.
Virgil C. Aldrich is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
An imaginative and delicately poised criticism of the enthusiastic excesses of current 'physicalist' theory. Aldrich refreshes our appreciation for many of the subtleties of consciousness. -- Daniel C. Dennett