Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction: Why I Wrote This Book
1: A Dozen Problems in the Philosophy of Mind
2: The Turn to Materialism
3: Arguments against Materialism
4: Consciousness Part I: Consciousness and the Mind-Body Problem
5: Consciousness Part II: The Structure of Consciousness and Neurobiology
6: Intentionality
7: Mental Causation
8: Free Will
9: The Unconscious and the Explanation of Behavior
10: Perception
11: The Self
Epilogue: Philosophy and the Scientific World-View
Notes
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index

Reviews

Searle's deeply thought-out naturalism and ontological realism are refreshing and his arguments are rigorous and compelling, which makes a highly engaging and brilliant piece of philosophical writing for any serious reader to enjoy. Maria Antonietta Perna, University College London ...lively and lucid account... The Guardian

Searle's deeply thought-out naturalism and ontological realism are refreshing and his arguments are rigorous and compelling, which makes a highly engaging and brilliant piece of philosophical writing for any serious reader to enjoy. Maria Antonietta Perna, University College London ...lively and lucid account... The Guardian