Content and consciousness
In this pioneering book, Daniel Dennett sets out clearly what he believed constituted a genuine analysis of the mind.
xvi, 198 pages ; 22 cm.
9780415104319, 0415104319
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Part 1. The language of the mind
I. The ontological problem of mind
1. The mind and science
2. Existence and identity
II. Intentionality
3. The problem of intentionality
4. Two blind alleys
5. The way out
III. Evolution in the brain
6. The intelligent use of information
7. The evolution of appropriate structures
8. Goal-directed behaviour
IV. The ascription of content
9. Function and content
10. Language and content
11. Personal and sub-personal levels of explanation: Pain
Part 2. Consciousness
V. Introspective certainty
12. The certainty of certain utterances
13. A perceiving machine
VI. Awareness and consciousness
14. The ordinary words
15. Awareness and control
16. Consciousness
VII. Mental imagery
17. The nature of images and the introspective trap
18. Colours
VIII. Thinking and reasoning
19. People and processes
20. Reasons and causes
IX. Actions and intentions
21. Intentional actions
22. Willing
23. The importance of intentional actions
X. Language and understanding
24. Knowing and understanding
25. Language and information
26. Conclusions
Originally published: 2nd ed. London ; Boston : Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1986, in series: International library of philosophy and scientific method
Cover title: Content & consciousness