Contemporary Philosophy of Mind and its General Trends

 The general state of contemporary philosophy of mind is highly dynamic and complex. Philosophy of mind is now recognized as one of the important fields of philosophy that deals with the study of cognitive and behavioral processes in humans.

In recent years, research in cognitive science and neuroscience has grown significantly, and this growth has influenced philosophy of mind, making it highly dynamic. The growth in philosophical research on the mind is due to the new capabilities of neural technologies and advances in our understanding of the human nervous system.

Many contemporary philosophers, including Daniel Dennett, John Searle, Peter Gardenfors, and Hume Berger, are engaged in studying philosophy of mind and trying to understand complex issues such as the relationship between mind and body, perception, and interpretation.

There are several main streams in contemporary philosophy of mind, which can be briefly introduced as follows:

1. Cognitive psychology: In this stream, psychology is combined with modern cognitive scientific concepts and principles. The study of cognitive psychology includes research on cognitive processes such as memory, language, decision-making, and thinking.

2. Philosophical psychology: This stream seeks to examine psychological issues using philosophical methods. This branch of studies includes issues such as the nature of mind, perception, identity, and self-awareness.

3. Neuroscience: This stream focuses on the relationship between brain function and human behavior. Neuroscientists investigate the structure and activity of the brain using advanced imaging technologies.

4. Philosophy of mind: In this stream, concepts such as consciousness, experience, and intelligence are examined. The philosophy of mind attempts to examine issues such as the relationship between mind and body, cognition, and reality using philosophical methods.

5. Psychoanalysis: This stream emphasizes that human behavior is determined by hidden and unconscious needs. Psychoanalysis deals with issues such as role-playing, the role of the mother, and interpersonal relationships.