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“Man need not be degraded to a machine by being denied to be a ghost in a machine.”

Quote by Gilbert Ryle

Book:The Concept of Mind

Work

The Concept of Mind

This book delves into the philosophical and scientific inquiries surrounding the concept of mind, examining its role in perception, thought, and emotion across various species. more

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Gilbert Ryle was an influential British philosopher known for his contributions to the philosophy of mind and language. His major works include 'The Concept of Mind' and 'The Concept of Behavior', where he criticized behaviorism and dualism, proposing ideas such as 'behaviorist philosophy of mind' and 'behaviorism of the mind'. more

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