In this provocative survey, a distinguished philosopher and a leading neuroscientist outline the conceptual problems at the heart of cognitive neuroscience.

- Surveys the conceptual problems inherent in many neuroscientific theories. - Encourages neuroscientists to pay more attention to conceptual questions. - Provides conceptual maps for students and researchers in cognitive neuroscience and psychology. - Written by a distinguished philosopher and leading neuroscientist. - Avoids the use of philosophical jargon. - Constitutes an essential reference work for elucidation of concepts in cognitive neuroscience and psychology.