E. J. Lowe offers a lucid and wide-ranging introduction to the philosophy of mind. Using a problem-centered approach designed to stimulate as well as instruct, he begins with a general examination of the mind-body problem and moves on to more specific issues including perception, rationality, action and self-knowledge. His discussion is distinctive in giving equal attention to deep metaphysical questions concerning the mind and to the discoveries and theories of modern scientific psychology. It will be of interest to any reader with a basic grounding in modern philosophy.
This is one of the best introductory book on philosophy of mind I have ever read. I appreciate Lowe's modesty in not claiming to have definitive answers as well as not looking back at history and siding with one philosopher over another. It might be a bit too heavy for a beginner to read without being in a philosophy of mind class but as long as the person has an interest in this area of philosophy, it shouldn't be a big hurdle.