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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Weitere Verfasser: Corradini, Antonella (BerichterstatterIn), Meixner, Uwe (BerichterstatterIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: Berlin, Boston, Mass. De Gruyter c 2014
Schriftenreihe:Philosophische Analyse 56
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Zusammenfassung:"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."--Back cover
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Beschreibung:VIII, 208 S.
Ill., graph. Darst.
155 mm x 230 mm
ISBN:3110350742
3-11-035074-2
9783110350746
978-3-11-035074-6