Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of Mind (pronunciation: /fɪˈlɒsəfi ɒv maɪnd/) is a branch of Philosophy that studies the nature of the Mind, mental events, mental functions, mental properties, consciousness, and their relationship to the physical body, particularly the Brain. The philosophy of mind is a thriving area of philosophy, and there are many different theories about what the mind is and how it works.

Etymology

The term "Philosophy of Mind" is derived from the English words "philosophy", which comes from the Greek word "philosophia" meaning "love of wisdom", and "mind", which comes from the Old English word "gemynd" meaning "memory, remembrance, mind".

Related Terms

• Dualism: The view that the mind and body are fundamentally distinct kinds of substances or natures.
• Materialism: The view that the only thing that exists is matter; that all things are composed of material and all phenomena are the result of material interactions.
• Functionalism: The view in philosophy of mind which states that mental states are constituted solely by their functional role.
• Phenomenology: The philosophical study of the structures of experience and consciousness.
• Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive; the aspect of the mind that is aware of the self and the world.
• Cognitive Science: The interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligence, embracing philosophy, psychology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology.

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