Philosophy of mind

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of mind (/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 has been a topic of interest in philosophy since the time of ancient philosophers, and it is also closely related to topics in neuroscience and psychology.

Etymology

The term "philosophy of mind" is derived from the words "philosophy", which comes from the Ancient 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 belief that the mind and body are distinct and separable.
• Materialism: The belief that everything, including the mind, can be explained by physical matter and phenomena.
• Functionalism: The belief that mental states are constituted solely by their functional role.
• Phenomenology: The study of structures of consciousness as experienced from the first-person point of view.
• Cognitive science: The interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligence, embracing philosophy, psychology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology.

See Also

• Philosophy of psychology
• Philosophy of artificial intelligence
• Philosophy of perception
• Philosophy of language
• Philosophy of science

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