Philosophy of Psychology: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)

📚 Book Details

• Author: José Luis Bermúdez
• Brand: Routledge
• Edition: 1
• Format: Illustrated
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780415275958
• Pages: 392
• Cover: Paperback
• Release Date: 28-04-2005
• Model Number: 3 tables, 10 b&w line drawings
• Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches

🧠 Philosophy of Psychology: A Contemporary Introduction by José Luis Bermúdez

This comprehensive and accessible textbook explores the interdisciplinary foundations of the philosophy of psychology, guiding readers through the theoretical landscapes that shape our understanding of cognition. Bermúdez presents four influential “pictures of the mind” and uses them as a framework to examine core philosophical issues, such as the nature of psychological explanation, mental causation, the architecture of cognition, and the connection between thought and language.

Each chapter delves into essential topics, including models of psychological explanation, functionalist approaches, commonsense psychology, computational and neural network modeling, perception, rationality, and the language of thought. With illustrated content and clear structure, this book provides readers—whether students, scholars, or general enthusiasts—with the tools to critically engage with foundational questions in cognitive science and philosophy.

A standout introduction from a respected expert, this book is an indispensable resource for courses in philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and psychology.