Rethinking Commonsense Psychology [electronic resource] : A Critique of Folk Psychology, Theory of Mind and Simulation /
Ratcliffe, Matthew.author.
This book offers arguments against the view that interpersonal understanding involves a 'folk' or 'commonsense' psychology, a view which Ratcliffe suggests is a theoretically motivated abstraction. His alternative account draws on phenomenology, neuroscience and developmental psychology, exploring patterned interactions in shared social situations.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-264) and index.
Commonsense psychology, theory of mind and simulation -- Where is the commonsense in commonsense psychology? -- The world we live in -- Letting the world do the work -- Perceiving actions -- The second person -- Beliefs and desires -- The personal stance.
This book offers arguments against the view that interpersonal understanding involves a 'folk' or 'commonsense' psychology, a view which Ratcliffe suggests is a theoretically motivated abstraction. His alternative account draws on phenomenology, neuroscience and developmental psychology, exploring patterned interactions in shared social situations.
Philosophy of mind.
Analysis (Philosophy).
Cognitive psychology.
Philosophy of Mind.
Analytic Philosophy.
Cognitive Psychology.