The centered mind : what the science of working memory shows us about the nature of human thought /
Carruthers, Peter, 1952-
The centered mind : what the science of working memory shows us about the nature of human thought / Peter Carruthers. - First edition. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, (c)2015. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographies and index.
Peter Carruthers challenges the central assumptions of many philosophers on reflective thinking and consciousness. He draws on extensive knowledge of the scientific literature on working memory to argue that non-sensory propositional attitudes (such as beliefs, goals, and decisions) are never conscious, and never under direct intentional control.
9780191058998
Short-term memory.
Critical thinking.
Consciousness.
Electronic Books.
BF378 / .C468 2015
The centered mind : what the science of working memory shows us about the nature of human thought / Peter Carruthers. - First edition. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, (c)2015. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographies and index.
Peter Carruthers challenges the central assumptions of many philosophers on reflective thinking and consciousness. He draws on extensive knowledge of the scientific literature on working memory to argue that non-sensory propositional attitudes (such as beliefs, goals, and decisions) are never conscious, and never under direct intentional control.
9780191058998
Short-term memory.
Critical thinking.
Consciousness.
Electronic Books.
BF378 / .C468 2015