Are we rational creatures? Do we have free will? Can we ever know
ourselves? These and other fundamental questions have been discussed by
philosophers over millennia. But recent empirical findings in psychology
and neuroscience suggest we should reconsider them.
This textbook provides an engrossing overview of contemporary debates in
the philosophy of psychology, exploring the ways in which the
interaction and collaboration between psychologists and philosophers
contribute to a better understanding of the human mind, cognition and
behaviour. Miyazono and Bortolotti discuss pivotal studies in cognitive
psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, evolutionary
psychology, clinical psychology and neuroscience, and their implications
for philosophy.
Combining the latest philosophical and psychological research with an
accessible style, Philosophy of Psychology is a crucial resource for
students from either discipline. It is the most up-to-date text for
modules on philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, philosophy of
mental health and philosophy of cognitive science.