The Nature of Psychological Explanation.

Cambridge, MA M.I.T. Press: Bradford Books, 1983. Hardcover First Edition (1983), unstated, in accordance with M.I.T.'s customary, but not universal practice. First Edition (1983), unstated, in accordance with M.I.T.'s customary, but not universal practice. No subsequent printings noted. Very Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows a couple of tiny specks of soil at the top edge of the text block; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a minor, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows moderate wear to the outside edges and a quarter-inch closed tear at the top of t front panel and a couple of creases eminating from it; mild rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Serviceable and intact, but shows mild wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.3 x 0.75 inches). x, 219 pages. Language: English. Weight: 19 ounces. Hardback with DJ. In exploring the nature of psychological explanation, this book looks at how psychologists theorize about the human ability to calculate, to speak a language and the like. It shows how good theorizing explains or tries to explain such abilities as perception and cognition. It recasts the familiar explanations of "intelligence" and "cognitive capacity" as put forward by philosophers such as Fodor, Dennett, and others in terms of a theory of explanation that makes established doctrine more intelligible to professionals and their students.