Quantum Physics and the Fundamentality of the Mental

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Abstract

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.
Lingua originaleEnglish
Titolo della pubblicazione ospiteQuantum Physics Meets the Philosophy of Mind. New Essays on the Mind-Body Relation in Quantum-Theoretical Perspective.
EditorUwe Meixner Antonella Corradini
Pagine51-63
Numero di pagine13
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2014

Serie di pubblicazioni

NomePhilosophical Analysis

Keywords

  • Dualism, Panpsychism
  • Quantum Physics, Philosophy of Mind, Consciousness, Intentionality, Free Will

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