Physicalism
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Actual Theory Physicalism
Actual World
advanced metaphysical analysis of physicalism
Atomist World
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Causal Argument
Causal Closure
Causally Efficacious
consciousness physical explanation
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Hempel's Dilemma
Hempel’s Dilemma
Hume's Dictum
Hume’s Dictum
Ideal Physical Theory
identity theory mind
Inessential Role
mental
mental causation debate
Mental Properties
Metaphysical Necessitation
metaphysics mind body
Mind Brain Identity Theory
Modally Distinct
Necessitation Physicalism
necessity
Necessity View
Non-reductive Physicalism
Nonreductive Physicalism
philosophical
philosophy of science
Physical Theory
picture
point
Priori Physicalism
problems
property
standard
Standard Picture
starting
Starting Point Physicalism
supervenience theory
Van Fraassen
Vice Versa
view
Product details
- ISBN 9780415452625
- Weight: 650g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 10 Feb 2010
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Physicalism, the thesis that everything is physical, is one of the most controversial problems in philosophy. Its adherents argue that there is no more important doctrine in philosophy, whilst its opponents claim that its role is greatly exaggerated. In this superb introduction to the problem Daniel Stoljar focuses on three fundamental questions: the interpretation, truth and philosophical significance of physicalism. In answering these questions he covers the following key topics:
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- a brief history of physicalism and its definitions
- what a physical property is and how physicalism meets challenges from empirical sciences
- ‘Hempel’s dilemma’ and the relationship between physicalism and physics
- physicalism and key debates in metaphysics and philosophy of mind, such as supervenience, identity and conceivability
- physicalism and causality.
Additional features include chapter summaries, annotated further reading and a glossary of technical terms, making Physicalism ideal for those coming to the problem for the first time.
The Australian National University
