Advances in the empirical sciences today provide us with more insights into the relationship between body and mind than ever before. Nevertheless, the mind-body problem resists a quick solution through empirical research. One soon encounters deep and persistent philosophical questions: How far does the independence of the mind from the body extend? Are brain and mind identical? Can the mind have an impact on the world? Philosophy can make a genuine contribution to answering such questions. This completely revised new edition offers an overview of the current debates in the philosophy of mind. In a systematic manner, it outlines a "map" of the most important positions and arguments, significantly facilitating orientation. The concluding chapter questions the Cartesian assumptions of the current debate and attempts to propose an alternative approach.