The Concept of Mind
The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle, published by Penguin in 2000, is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between the mind and body. This new edition, comprising 316 pages, delves into the philosophical implications of how our mental processes are perceived in relation to physical existence. Ryle challenges traditional views that liken the mind to a ghostly presence within the body, arguing that such perspectives stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of categories in philosophy.
Readers will find that Ryle’s work prompts a re-examination of widely accepted notions regarding knowledge, emotion, imagination, and consciousness. By dissecting these concepts, the book encourages a deeper understanding of the intellect and its functions. The discussion is rooted in significant philosophical movements, making it relevant for those interested in the intersections of politics, social sciences, and philosophy. This edition serves as a classic example of philosophical inquiry, inviting readers to engage with complex ideas about the nature of thought and existence.
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If our bodies exist in space and time, subject to the laws of physics, our minds must be somehow hidden within them like strange immaterial ‘Ghosts in the Machine’. Introspection may give us direct access to our own mental world, but we can never know much about other people’s. Such views have been regarded as common sense since Descartes, argues Gilbert Ryle, but they are based on a disastrous ‘category-mistake’. This epoch-making book cuts through confused thinking and forces us to re-examine many cherished ideas about knowledge, emotion, imagination, consciousness and the intellect. The result is a classic example of philosophy in action.
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