Are we rational creatures? Do we have free will? Can we ever know ourselves? These and other
fundamental questions have been discussed by philosophers over millennia. But recent empirical
findings in psychology and neuroscience suggest we should reconsider them. This textbook
provides an engrossing overview of contemporary debates in the philosophy of psychology
exploring the ways in which the interaction and collaboration between psychologists and
philosophers contribute to a better understanding of the human mind cognition and behaviour.
Miyazono and Bortolotti discuss pivotal studies in cognitive psychology social psychology
developmental psychology evolutionary psychology clinical psychology and neuroscience and
their implications for philosophy. Combining the latest philosophical and psychological
research with an accessible style Philosophy of Psychology is a crucial resource for students
from either discipline. It is the most up-to-date text for modules on philosophy of mind
philosophy of psychology philosophy of mental health and philosophy of cognitive science.
