Mind

&quote;The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects,&quote; writes John Searle, &quote;in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false.&quote; One of the world's most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he presents a vividly written, comprehensive introduction to the mind. He begins with a look at the twelve problems of philosophy of mind--which he calls &quote;Descartes and Other Disasters&quote;--problems which he returns to throughout the volume, as he illuminates such topics as materialism, consciousness, the mind-body problem, intentionality, mental causation, free will, and the self. The book offers a refreshingly direct and engaging introduction to one of the most intriguing areas of philosophy.