{"product_id":"the-concept-of-mind-by-gilbert-ryle","title":"The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eThe Concept of Mind\u003c\/em\u003e is a foundational work in philosophy that challenges traditional ideas about the mind and body. Gilbert Ryle criticizes what he calls the “Cartesian myth” or the idea of a separate, non-physical mind controlling the body—famously labeling it “the ghost in the machine.” He argues instead that mental states like thinking, believing, and wanting are not hidden inner objects but are better understood through observable behavior and dispositions to act in certain ways. The book is a key text in the philosophy of mind and is closely associated with the development of behaviorism and ordinary language philosophy. Its central aim is to show that many philosophical problems arise from misunderstandings of how we use mental language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1438\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eAbout the author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eGilbert Ryle (1900–1976) was a British philosopher and one of the leading figures in 20th-century analytic philosophy. He was a major contributor to the development of ordinary language philosophy, which emphasizes analyzing how language is actually used in everyday life. Ryle taught at the University of Oxford and served as editor of the journal \u003cem data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eMind\u003c\/em\u003e for many years. His work, especially \u003cem data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eThe Concept of Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, had a lasting influence on philosophy of mind, challenging dualist theories and shaping later debates about consciousness, behavior, and cognition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48649645228289,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/mind_3aeae34a-552a-4db2-9907-60cefb999706.jpg?v=1776844696","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-concept-of-mind-by-gilbert-ryle","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}