This series will include monographs and collections of studies devoted
to the investigation and exploration of knowledge, infonnation, and
data-processing systems of all kinds, no matter whether human, (other)
animal, or machine. Its scope is intended to span the full range of
interests from classical problems in the philosophy of mind and
philosophical psychology through issues in cognitive psychology and
sociobiology (concerning the mental capabilities of other species) to
ideas related to artificial intelligence and computer science. While
primary emphasis will be placed upon theoretical, conceptual, and
epistemological aspects of these problems and domains, empirical,
experi- mental, and methodological studies will also appear from time to
time. In the present volume, Bruce Thyer has brought together an
impressive collection of original studies concerning philosophical
aspects of behaviorism, which continues to exert considerable influence
even in the era of the Cognitive Revolution. From its early origins and
basic principles to its analysis of verbal behavior, consciousness, and
free-will, determinism, and self-control, this work offers something of
value for everyone with a serious interest in understanding scientific
method in application to human behavior. Indeed, as the editor remarks,
behaviorism is as much a philosophy as it is an approach to the study of
behavior. The breadth and depth of this approach receives proper
representation in this work devoted to its rich and varied philosophical
legacy. J.H.F. v BA. Thyer (ed.). The Philosophical Legacy of
Behaviorism, v.
