Knowing without Thinking: Mind, Action, Cognition and the Phenomenon of the Background

by Zdravko Radman (Editor)

A volume devoted explicitly to the subtle and multidimensional phenomenon of background knowing that has to be recognized as an important element of the triad mind-body-world. The essays are inspired by seminal works on the topic by Searle and Dreyfus, but also make significant contribution in bringing the discussion beyond the classical confines.

Genres: Philosophy

256 pages, Hardcover

First published February 14, 2012

Reviews

[Ghassan Samaha]

What is considered more than the background that prepares me is an extraordinary ability to set the background. And reading signs gives us clues, however writing signs makes us more of magicians. A lovely read&know.