| Summary: | The article reviews Adam Toon’s book, *Mind as Metaphor: A Defence of Mental Fictionalism*, which argues that discussions about mental states, such as beliefs and desires, are more akin to fictional storytelling than to literal representations of cognitive processes. Toon challenges the traditional representational theory of mind, asserting that mental representations are useful fictions rather than actual entities. He draws on various philosophical traditions, including critiques of Cartesianism and the role of metaphor in understanding the mind, suggesting that mental language should be viewed metaphorically rather than literally. The review highlights the book's contributions to ongoing debates in mental philosophy while also noting potential limitations regarding its implications for cognitive science.
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