Non-Physicalist Theories of Consciousness

This Element will introduce the main non-physicalist theories of consciousness and explain the most important arguments for them, and consider how they each respond to the scientific and other arguments in support of physicalism. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

List of contents

Introduction: 1. Consciousness and physicalism; 2. Dualism; 3. Subjective idealism and phenomenalism; 4. Dual-aspect monism (or panpsychism and panprotopsychism); Conclusion-with a word on mysterianism; References.

Summary

This Element will introduce the main non-physicalist theories of consciousness and explain the most important arguments for them, and consider how they each respond to the scientific and other arguments in support of physicalism. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Product details

• Authors: Hedda Hassel Mørch, Hedda Hassel (Inland Norway University of Ap Mrch
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781009462273
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0946227-3
• No. of pages: 88
• Series: Elements in Philosophy of Mind
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, Philosophy of Mind, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Philosophy of Science