red robot

I'm looking for books discussing philosophy of mind or philosophy of language from a distinctly cognitive science perspective (I realise this is a very broad request).

Any recommendations?

Thanks
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(mods, my apologies if this thread is misplaced.)

Philosoft

Start with anything written by Steven Pinker.

red robot

Thanks, Philosoft. I read How the Mind Works a couple years ago, and I enjoyed it. Interestingly, there was discussion yesterday on some other iidb thread about whether Pinker was worth reading. I suppose I'll read another book or two and judge for myself.

robot

Philosoft

Pinker apparently has a reputation for being something of a pompous ass in academic circles. Whatever, the guy can flat-out write an entertaining book.

Secular Pinoy

Daniel Dennett and John Searle are two Philosophers of mind worth reading. For more on the science side, there is Antonio Damasio and the Churchlands.

red robot

Thanks, Secular Pinoy. I've read some Searle. I'll check out those other authors.

robot

RichardMorey

Let me second the Dennett nomination. On the other hand, if you want a giggle, try some Descartes.

Corey Hammer

Try Cognitive Neuroscience by Gazzaniga. It's more of a radical viewpoint than the Churchlands, but it's informative.

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