Quantum Physics Meets the Philosophy of Mind: New Essays on the Mind-body Relation in Quantum-theoretical Perspective - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 3110554739 ISBN 13 : 9783110554731

Editeur : De Gruyter, 2017

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Antonella Corradini, Catholic University of Milan, Italy; Uwe Meixner, University of Augsburg, Germany.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: De Gruyter
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3110554739
• ISBN 13: 9783110554731
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
• Éditeur: Corradini Antonella, Meixner Uwe
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Walter de Gruyter GmbH; productsafety@degruyterbrill.com; ; Genthiner Straße 13; Berlin; 10785; Allemagne