Philosophy of social cognition / Tobias Schlicht.
2023
BF323.S63
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Title
Philosophy of social cognition / Tobias Schlicht.
Author
Schlicht, Tobias, author.
ISBN
9783031144912 (electronic bk.)
3031144910 (electronic bk.)
3031144902
9783031144905
3031144910 (electronic bk.)
3031144902
9783031144905
Published
Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, [2023]
Copyright
©2023
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiii, 219 pages).
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10.1007/978-3-031-14491-2 doi
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BF323.S63
Dewey Decimal Classification
302/.12
Summary
This introductory textbook provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the main issues in contemporary philosophy of social cognition. It explains and critically discusses each of the key philosophical answers to the captivating question of how we understand the mental life of other sentient creatures. Key Features: Clearly and fully describes the major theoretical approaches to the understanding of other peoples minds. Suggests the major advantages and limitations of each approach, indicating how they differ as well as the ideas they have in common. Tests each philosophical theory against the best available empirical data from psychology, neuroscience and psychopathology. Includes suggestions for additional reading and practice study questions at the end of each chapter. Philosophy of Social Cognition is essential reading for all undergraduate and graduate students taking introductory courses on social cognition. It is also ideal for courses on cognitive neuroscience, social psychology and sociological theory. Tobias Schlicht is Professor of Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy II of Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany. He has been teaching and researching topics in the philosophy of consciousness, mind and cognitive science for more than ten years.
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Palgrave philosophy today.
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PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL COGNITION.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Theory-Theory
3. Modularity- Theories
4. Simulation-Theories
5. Empathy-Theories
6. Enactivist Theory
7. Predictive Processing Theories
8. The Puzzle of False Belief Understanding
9. Conclusion and new challenges.
Chapter 2. Theory-Theory
3. Modularity- Theories
4. Simulation-Theories
5. Empathy-Theories
6. Enactivist Theory
7. Predictive Processing Theories
8. The Puzzle of False Belief Understanding
9. Conclusion and new challenges.