Download or read book A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind - Second Edition written by Peter Morton and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2010-05-06 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an expanded and revised second edition of Peter Morton's highly acclaimed A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind, a text that combines primary readings with detailed commentary. The book has two aims: to present the philosophy of mind from a historical perspective so that the theories in the field are seen to emerge in the process of solving problems with earlier theories; and to give students access to original source material together with commentaries that explain technical terms and jargon, outline argumentative structures, and place the texts in their historical context. The second edition adds several new chapters covering recent issues in the field, and revises earlier chapters to improve the readings and update the commentaries.