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In The Rediscovery of the Mind, philosopher John Searle challenges traditional views on consciousness and the mind-body relationship. This eBook presents a compelling argument for understanding the mind as a biological phenomenon while addressing key topics like intentionality, subjectivity, and the nature of consciousness. A must-read for students, philosophers, and anyone interested in the intersection of mind, science, and philosophy.
You Will Learn
- Searle’s argument for the biological basis of consciousness.
- The concept of intentionality and its relation to mental states.
- How the mind can be understood as a part of the brain’s biological processes.
- Key philosophical debates about mind-body dualism and materialism.
- The future of consciousness studies in philosophy and neuroscience.
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The Rediscovery of The Mind (English)
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Lalita Deshmukh –
Searle’s writing is persuasive and engaging. He challenges reductionist views with clear reasoning and solid evidence
Lalita Deshmukh –
“Searle’s writing is persuasive and engaging. He challenges reductionist views with clear reasoning and solid evidence.”
Rajesh Pillai –
“A brilliant defense of consciousness as a fundamental part of reality. Searle takes on materialism with strong arguments.”
Kavita Shah –
“If you want to understand why consciousness cannot be fully explained by neuroscience alone, this is the book for you!”
Siddharth Bajaj –
“Searle challenges conventional wisdom with confidence and precision. His Chinese Room argument remains one of the strongest critiques of AI.”
Tanisha Rao –
“A thought-provoking critique of functionalist theories of mind. Searle provides a strong argument for consciousness as an irreducible phenomenon.”
Gautam Trivedi –
“A deep and insightful book that critiques dominant cognitive science models. Searle’s biological approach to consciousness is refreshing.”
Reema Ghosh –
“Searle masterfully explains why consciousness cannot be reduced to mere computation. A must-read for AI researchers!”
Arjun Menon –
An essential book for understanding modern debates in philosophy of mind. Searle defends consciousness as a real phenomenon, not just an illusion.
Arjun Menon –
“An essential book for understanding modern debates in philosophy of mind. Searle defends consciousness as a real phenomenon, not just an illusion.”
Deepika Sinha –
Searle’s writing is engaging and provocative. His arguments against computationalism are some of the best I’ve read.
Deepika Sinha –
“Searle’s writing is engaging and provocative. His arguments against computationalism are some of the best I’ve read.”
Manoj Saxena –
“A brilliant critique of reductionism and functionalism. Searle argues convincingly for consciousness as a biological process.”
Swati Kulkarni –
“A challenging but rewarding read. Searle’s arguments force you to rethink commonly accepted theories of mind.”
Harish Nair –
“One of the most important books on the philosophy of mind. Searle defends a realist view of consciousness convincingly.”
Meenal Verma –
“A fascinating exploration of consciousness and intentionality. Searle makes complex ideas accessible and engaging.”
Siddharth Joshi –
“This book reshaped my understanding of consciousness. Searle’s critique of strong AI is brilliant and well-articulated.”
Anjali Reddy –
“Searle’s arguments are sharp and well-reasoned. His critique of AI and computational models of mind is particularly striking.”
Vikram Sharma –
“A thought-provoking book that challenges materialist and functionalist views on the mind. Highly recommended for philosophy students.”
Priya Malhotra –
“A must-read for anyone interested in consciousness studies. Searle dismantles reductionist views with precision.”
Rahul Iyer –
Searle presents a strong case against the idea that the mind is just a program. His biological naturalism theory is fascinating
Rahul Iyer –
“Searle presents a strong case against the idea that the mind is just a program. His biological naturalism theory is fascinating.”
Neha Banerjee –
“A powerful critique of traditional theories of mind. Searle’s writing is bold, insightful, and thought-provoking.”
Aarav Kapoor –
Searle challenges mainstream views on consciousness with clarity and depth. His arguments against computationalism are compelling!
Aarav Kapoor –
“Searle challenges mainstream views on consciousness with clarity and depth. His arguments against computationalism are compelling!”