In this comprehensive treatise, Edward John Hamilton presents his original theory of the human mind, drawing on the insights of philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. Hamilton's theory proposes that mental processes are ultimately based on physical processes in the brain, and that the mind can be studied scientifically. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of mind and the science of cognition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.