How do we know whether there are other minds besides our own? The problem ofother minds raises many questions which are at the root of all philosophicalinvestig... » 

How do we know whether there are other minds besides our own? The problem ofother minds raises many questions which are at the root of all philosophicalinvestigations how it is we know what is the mind and can we be certainabout any of our beliefs?In this compelling analysis of other minds Anita Avramides traces thequestion from the Ancient Sceptics through to Descartes Malebranche LockeBerkeley Reid and Wittgenstein. The second part of the book explores the viewsof influential contemporary philosophers such as Strawson Davidson Nagel andSearle.Other Minds provides a clear insightful introduction to one of the mostimportant problems in philosophy. It will prove invaluable to all students ofphilosophy. «