The philosophy of mind
Example: The philosophy of mind explores how consciousness arises from the brain.
Definition
"The philosophy of mind" is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, mental events, consciousness, and their relationship to the physical body, especially the brain. It explores questions about how thought, perception, and feeling originate and interact with the material world.
Etymology
The term "the philosophy of mind" combines "philosophy," from the Greek 'philosophia' meaning 'love of wisdom,' and "mind," which comes from the Old English 'gemynd,' meaning 'memory' or 'thought.' Together, they describe the study of the nature and workings of the mind.
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"The philosophy of mind" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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