The Modern Scholar: Philosophy of Mind

By: Prof. Andrew Pessin

Narrated by: Andrew Pessin

The nature of the mind lies at the heart of the eternal human quest for understanding. What does it mean to think? What is the relation between mind and body, and where do we draw the line between “physical” and “mental”? With an enthusiastic and scholarly approach, Professor Andrew Pessin of Connecticut College addresses these and other questions, including a studied look at beliefs, consciousness, groundbreaking thought experiments, and whether or not computers can ever truly think.

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Best overview of philosophy of mind on audible

The great courses philosophy of mind series didn't have enough depth for me. This book gives an overview of modern views on conciousness, qualia, intentionality, etc.
Narration is fine but audio quality is bad. Sounds like they cut all the frequencies over 5000 Hz.

Definitely "mind" expanding!

This is an excellent introduction to a subject that many people consider too arcane or esoteric to even consider. If that is you, then re-consider! Professor Pessin is an engaging narrator, and takes the listener on a thought-provoking tour of our inner life, tackling such fascinating subjects as mind-body dualism, qualia, and the mysteries of consciousness. I can't recommend it highly enough!!

Good introductory course

Well structured, well performed, an overall interesting listen. Could have been a bit longer, but offered a taste of the fundamentals of the discipline nonetheless.

Clear and Well Balanced

The issues in philosophy of mind are some of the most challenging and important to our understanding of ourselves as human beings that one can imagine. Are our minds illusions, our thoughts determined? Do we have free will? Prof. Pessin's lectures present the issues and principal voices in this field with clarity. He aims to let the great variety of points of view be understood on their own terms. He carefully provides the listener with resources for grasping both the excitement of the field and the difficult choices to be made.

Good overview

Any additional comments?

Only thing I want to complain about is the lack of idealism but it does cover good amount of ground.