philosophy of mind

noun2

1. •
   The area of philosophy which studies the nature and functions of the mind, thought, and consciousness, with attention to such topics as perception, reasoning, belief, memory, will, and identity.

   • [T]he crux of the debate over concepts is really to be found within discussions of the philosophy of mind. — 2006
2. •
   The views of a particular philosopher or philosophical movement concerning the matters studied within this area of philosophy.

   • Now we shall argue that science is relevant to philosophy and, in particular, to the problem of settling the disputes among the ten philosophies of mind outlined in the previous section. — 1991