Minds, Brains and Science (1984 Reith Lectures)

Minds, Brains and Science is a thought-provoking and insightful book that tackles some of the most pressing questions in philosophy today.

In this groundbreaking work, John Searle argues that common sense and science are not mutually exclusive but rather complement each other in our understanding of the world.

He offers a compelling explanation for how we can reconcile our intuitive view of ourselves as conscious, free, rational agents with a universe governed by mindless physical particles.

With his characteristic wit and lucidity, Searle takes on the likes of Noam Chomsky and Jacques Derrida, emerging victorious in his arguments against their pretensions.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and the nature of reality itself.