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There are now quite a few high-powered philosophers contributing to a host of related debates in the philosophy of mind. None of them eclipses Kim (Brown Univ.) for originality, influence, clarity, or sheer philosophical penetration. This work brings together some central themes in Kim's works over the last few decades, focusing especially on problems of mental causation and reductionism, and does so in a crisp and eminently readable way. In terms of its philosophical integrity and insight, it is reminiscent of C.D. Broad's masterful The Mind and Its Place in Nature (1925), which Kim's compact book equals and in many ways excels. This book should be purchased by every academic library; and because of its uncommon accessibility, it will make a useful addition to the collections of large public libraries as well. All readership levels. C. J. Shields University of Colorado at Boulder
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