Description: Mind as Metaphor shows that mental fictionalism can make sense of our concept of mind, avoiding the difficulties faced by alternative approaches, such as behaviourism or instrumentalism. Adam Toon sheds light on a range of issues, from the mind's capacity to represent the world to the way in which new practices expand the limits of inquiry
Review Quotes: "Toon defends his mental fictionalism with brilliant argumentation and a light but lucid style. He offers solutions to pressing problems of mental fictionalism, such as 'cognitive collapse', and proposes a new approach to intentionality that can be reconciled with the extended mind thesis. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the subject, whether they be friend or foe of mental fictionalism." -- Lá¡szó Kocsis, The Philosophy Quarterly
"Toon's project is ambitious; it advocates for a departure from traditional views and encourages future researchers to adopt unconventional and bold approaches." -- Melinda Gülsüm Esen, Philosophical Psychology"Toon's project is ambitious; it advocates for a departure from traditional views and encourages future researchers to adopt unconventional and bold approaches." -- Melinda Gülsüm Esen, Philosophical Psychology"A powerful and sophisticated defence... Toon's valuable work gives us reason to treat the metaphorical talk of an inner world of contentful mental causes in much the same way that adults treat talk of Santa Claus" -- Daniel D. Hutto, Analysis"Toon's writing is clear and accessible, making complex philosophical ideas approachable for a broader audience... Mind as Metaphor offers a bold defence of mental fictionalism, challenging both the representational theory of mind and the traditional Cartesian view of an inner mental realm. By treating mental states as metaphors and fiction, Toon provides a fresh perspective on how we talk about the mind and its operations." -- Ayush Srivastava, Problemos