Quantum Physics Meets the Philosophy of Mind Kartoniert (TB)

Quantum physics in contrast to classical physics allows non-locality and indeterminism in nature. Moreover the role of the observer seems indispensable in quantum physics. In fact quantum physics unlike classical physics suggests a metaphysics that is not physicalism (which is today's official metaphysical doctrine). As is well known physicalism implies a reductive position in the philosophy of mind specifically in its two core areas the philosophy of consciousness and the philosophy of action. Quantum physics in contrast is compatible with psychological non-reductionism and actual ly 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. In doing so they not only engage with the ontological and epistemological aspects of the question but also with the neurophysiological ones.