Complexity and the Function of Mind in Nature

Exploring the intricate relationship between intelligence and environmental complexity, this book connects the philosophy of mind with broader externalist explanations. It poses critical questions about developing a philosophical theory of the mind based on environmental properties and examines the implications of understanding the internal through external perspectives. The author employs a biological approach to cognition, referencing historical figures like Dewey and Spencer while considering contemporary evolutionary theory. This original work appeals to philosophers, evolutionary biologists, psychologists, and historians alike.