--- product_id: 64251673 title: "I am Not a Brain: Philosophy of Mind for the 21st Century 1st Edition" brand: "markus gabrielchristopher turner" price: "€ 118.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/64251673-i-am-not-a-brain-philosophy-of-mind-for-21st store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # I am Not a Brain: Philosophy of Mind for the 21st Century 1st Edition **Brand:** markus gabrielchristopher turner **Price:** € 118.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** I am Not a Brain: Philosophy of Mind for the 21st Century 1st Edition by markus gabrielchristopher turner - **How much does it cost?** € 118.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/64251673-i-am-not-a-brain-philosophy-of-mind-for-21st) ## Best For - markus gabrielchristopher turner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted markus gabrielchristopher turner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![I am Not a Brain: Philosophy of Mind for the 21st Century 1st Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515iWpM9o0L.jpg) ![I am Not a Brain: Philosophy of Mind for the 21st Century 1st Edition - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711tR0nFyrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Attack on the Golems *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017* I Am Not A Brain, by philosopher Markus Gabriel, goes after, hammer and tongs, and with wit and humor, reductionist accounts of mind and concludes, as I concluded a long time ago, that such "fields" as neuro-philosophy, which reduce all mental states to brain states (really, brain chemistry), are what he calls, following Thomas E. Schmidt, "terrifying theory-golems." In an age in which our spirits are being sucked out of us by consumerism, commercialism, materialism, determinism (i.e., the view that holds that free will is an illusion), physicalism, and "nothing-but-isms" of various kinds (including in politics) this book is more than a breath of fresh air. It is a counter-offensive against all reductionisms at a time in which the natural sciences, prematurely, arrogantly, and perniciously, are claiming for themselves the ur-vocabulary that explains all, even consciousness itself, and are asserting that all reality is within their domain. This view is as deadly (and deadening) as it is false. It is the new positivism of our time, and its attraction has led to the deadening of philosophy as a field of study, although that is not its worst offense. Yet, it is no wonder that philosophy departments struggle. Indeed, on the door of many departments the sign "No Wonder" should be hung, with the tag line "Abandon All Soul, All Ye Who Enter Here." The "terrifying theory-golems" were also attacked by other philosophers over the years, among them William James, Henry Bugbee, Edward F. Mooney, and Bruce Wilshire.Gabriel holds the chair in epistemology at the University of Bonn. The book is very accessible to non-philosophers, however. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant analyses of brain/mind issues *by E***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020* What sometimes seems amazing in contemporary philosophy is the ability of a philosopher to write in readable and comprehensible ways. Gabriel does this. One does not have to accept all his conclusions to deeply appreciate his stiletto treatment of common arguments that attempt to reduce mind to brain, divide mind and brain into two separate entities, and so on. Whatever one's position is on the subject, this is a valuable discussion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Persuasive and positive defense of non-reductive theory of the self *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018* Gabriel responds to the contemporary scientistic worldview that would reduce our minds to mere brains and our wills to mere chains. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/64251673-i-am-not-a-brain-philosophy-of-mind-for-21st](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/64251673-i-am-not-a-brain-philosophy-of-mind-for-21st) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*