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Philosophical Foundations of Neuroscience

In this provocative survey, a distinguished philosopher and a leading neuroscientist outline the conceptual problems at the heart of cognitive neuroscience.

Surveys the conceptual problems inherent in many neuroscientific theories.

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Encourages neuroscientists to pay more attention to conceptual questions.

Provides conceptual maps for students and researchers in cognitive neuroscience and psychology.

Written by a distinguished philosopher and leading neuroscientist.

Avoids the use of philosophical jargon.

Constitutes an essential reference work for elucidation of concepts in cognitive neuroscience and psychology.

Subject
sciencephilosophypsychology
Audience
adult
Length
long · 480 pages

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