Description: Key Concepts in Philosophy is a series of concise, accessible and engaging introductions to the core ideas and subjects encountered in the study of philosophy. Specially written to meet the needs of students and those with an interest in, but little prior knowledge of, philosophy, these books open up fascinating, yet sometimes difficult ideas. The series builds to give a solid grounding in philosophy and each book is also ideal as a companion to further study.
Brief description: Eric Matthews is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen.
Review Quotes: "The style of "Mind "is concise and clear, and Professor Matthews has the wisdom to communicate well the most important ideas of the many subjects through which he threads the narrative of his argument. The information throughout the book, drawn from several different philosophical systems, is both interesting and evidently relevant....
."..Professor Matthews' book nevertheless remains a lucid and intelligent introduction to the philosophical problems of mind."- Grant Bartley, "Philosophy Now, "January/ February 2007--Sanford Lakoff