"philosophy of mind" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: philosophies of mind [plural]
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  1. (philosophy, uncountable) The area of philosophy which studies the nature and functions of the mind, thought, and consciousness, with attention to such topics as perception, reasoning, belief, memory, will, and identity. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Translations (area of philosophy): mielenfilosofia (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-philosophy_of_mind-en-noun-1N0ur0Gr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 65 35 Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences Disambiguation of 'area of philosophy': 60 40
  2. (philosophy, countable) The views of a particular philosopher or philosophical movement concerning the matters studied within this area of philosophy. Tags: countable Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-philosophy_of_mind-en-noun-TpfnIt7~ Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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