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Quantum physics meets the philosophy of mind: new essays on the mind-body relation in quantum-theoretical perspective
Quantum physics, unlike classical physics, suggests a non-physicalistic metaphysics. Whereas physicalism implies a reductive position in the philosophy of mind, quantum physics is compatible with non-reductionism, and actually seems to support it. The essays in this book explore, from various points...
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| Lenguaje: | eng |
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De Gruyter
2014
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| Acceso en línea: | http://cds.cern.ch/record/1741008 |
| Sumario: | Quantum physics, unlike classical physics, suggests a non-physicalistic metaphysics. Whereas physicalism implies a reductive position in the philosophy of mind, quantum physics is compatible with 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. |
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