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...
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Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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Berlin :
Walter de Gruyter GmbH,
[2014]
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Series: | Philosophische Analyse ;
Bd. 56. |
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Online Access: | CONNECT |
Summary: | "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"--Provided by publisher |
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Item Description: | EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (viii, 208 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
ISBN: | 9783110351064 3110351064 |