Description: Philosophy and the Neurosciences is the first systematic integration of philosophical investigation and neuroscience research. The roots of the integration lie in long-standing philosophical concerns with the epistemology of scientific investigation and the metaphysics of mind. These concerns are interrelated with historical and current research in neuroscience, presented in essays by philosophers and neuroscientists juxtaposed throughout the volume. By introducing key themes in philosophical inquiry and the basic concepts of neuroscience, this anthology provides philosophers with the necessary background to engage in the neurosciences. It also offers neuroscientists an introduction to the relevant tools of philosophical analysis. Questions and references are provided in each chapter to enhance the reader's understanding of these principles.

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