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Routledge Mind, Cognition, and Neuroscience 1st Edition 2021 Softbound by YOUNG
This carefully designed, multi-authored textbook covers a broad range of theoretical issues in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience. With accessible language, a uniform structure, and many pedagogical features, Mind, Cognition, and Neuroscience: A Philosophical Introdution is the best high-level overview of this area for an interdisciplinary readership of students. Written specifically for this volume by experts in their fields who are also experienced teachers, the book's thirty chapters are organized into the following parts:_x000D__x000D_I. Background Knowledge_x000D_II. Classical Debates_x000D_III. Consciousness_x000D_IV. Crossing Boundaries_x000D__x000D_Each chapter starts with relevant key words and definitions and a chapter overview, then presents historical coverage of the topic, explains and analyzes contemporary debates, and ends with a sketch of cutting edge research. A list of suggested readings and helpful discussion topics conclude each chapter. This uniform, student-friendly design makes it possible to teach a cohort of both philosophy and interdisciplinary students without assuming prior understanding of philosophical concepts, cognitive science, or neuroscience._x000D__x000D_Key Features:_x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Synthesizes the now decades-long explosion of scientifically informed philosophical research in the study of mind._x000D_Expands on the offerings of other textbooks by including chapters on language, concepts and non-conceptual content, and animal cognition._x000D_Offers the same structure in each chapter, moving the reader through an overview, historical coverage, contemporary debates, and finally cutting-edge research._x000D_Packed with pedagogical features, like defined Key Terms, Suggested Readings, and Discussion Questions for each chapter, as well as a General Glossary._x000D_Provides readers with clear, chapter-long introductions to Cognitive Neuroscience, Molecular and Cellular Cognition, Experimental Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, Metaphysical Issues, and Epistemic Issues._x000D_