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Author: Thomas Stephen Szasz

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The Meaning of Mind by Thomas Szasz explores Szasz's argument that the 'mind' is not a physical entity but a concept that arises from language and communication. Szasz contends that modern neuroscience's focus on brain function as a way to explain the mind is misguided and distracts from important ethical and moral considerations. He challenges the reductionist view that mind is the same as brain, arguing that the cognitive function of speech is to enable self-reflection and communication with oneself. Szasz presents this as an important contribution to the debate on the nature of the mind and its relationship to brain function.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Philosophy/Philosophy of Mind

Authors: Thomas Stephen Szasz

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