Reconstructing Folk Psychology

Book Detail:

• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 112
• Release Date: 01-01-2015
• EAN: 9788192611402
• Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Language: English

Description:
Reconstructing Folk Psychology is a pioneering work that explores the intersection of classical Indian philosophy and folk psychological structures. This research-based anthology delves into how belief, desire, perception, time-consciousness, and self-awareness ('I')—key themes in contemporary Western Philosophy of Mind—can be located and reconstructed within Indian philosophical thought.

Through a series of insightful essays, the book examines:

• The concepts of belief and desire in Indian philosophy
• The nature of perception and consciousness of time
• The Indian perspective on self-identification ('I')
• Parallels between Western folk psychology and classical Indian traditions

Each chapter is contributed by an expert in Indian philosophy and psychology, offering deep reflections on how folk psychological issues were understood in ancient Indian traditions. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in Indian philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science.

Author Details:

• Proyash Sarkar is a researcher specializing in Indian philosophy and cognitive studies.
• Maushumi Guha is a scholar with expertise in Western and Indian Philosophy of Mind.
• Madhucchanda Sen is a professor and researcher focusing on Indian psychology, epistemology, and consciousness studies.