The Churchlands And Their Critics

The influence of Patricia and Paul Churchlanda s work on contemporary philosophy and cognitive science has been profound. The Churchlands have challenged nearly all prevailing doctrines concerning knowledge, mind, science, and language. The influence of Patricia Churchland and Paul Churchland on contemporary philosophy and cognitive science is profound and controversial. That influence is not a function of mere philosophical fashion but, rather, of their work’s groundbreaking significance. By challenging so many prevailing doctrines concerning the nature of mind, knowledge, science, and language, the Churchlands occupy a uniquely controversial position at the center of current debate. In this collection leading figures from philosophy, cognitive physchology, and the neurosciences examine, explain, and explore the Churchlands’ work. This is then followed by extensive and detailed responses to each of the articles from the Churchlands. The Churchlands and their Critics is essential to anyone with an interest in contemporary philosophy of mind and cognitive Science. The influence of Patricia and Paul Churchland's work on contemporary philosophy and cognitive science has been profound. The Churchlands have challenged nearly all prevailing doctrines concerning knowledge, mind, science, and language.