Quantum Physics Meets the Philosophy of Mind - New Essays on the Mind-Body Relation in Quantum-Theoretical Perspective (Hardcover, Digital original)

Quantum physics, in contrast to classical physics, allows non-locality and indeterminism in nature. Moreover, the role of the observer seems indispensable in quantum physics. In fact, quantum physics, unlike classical physics, suggests a metaphysics that is not physicalism (which is today's official metaphysical doctrine). As is well known, physicalism implies a reductive position in the philosophy of mind, specifically in its two core areas, the philosophy of consciousness and the philosophy of action. Quantum physics, in contrast, is compatible with psychological non-reductionism, and actually seems to support it. The essays in this book explore, from various points of view, the possibilities of basing a non-reductive philosophy of mind on quantum physics. In doing so, they not only engage with the ontological and epistemological aspects of the question but also with the neurophysiological ones.

General

Imprint:	De Gruyter
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Philosophische Analyse / Philosophical Analysis
Release date:	August 2014
First published:	2014
Editors:	Antonella Corradini • Uwe Meixner
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	218
Edition:	Digital original
ISBN-13:	978-3-11-035074-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Quantum physics (quantum mechanics) > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind
LSN:	3-11-035074-2
Barcode:	9783110350746

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