Physicalism / Daniel Stoljar.

Author/creator Stoljar, Daniel
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Routledge,
Descriptionxii, 252 p. ; 24 cm.
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SeriesNew problems of philosophy
New problems of philosophy. ^A1054850
Contents The standard picture -- Form and alternatives -- The starting point view -- The theory view -- Hempel's dilemma -- The necessity view -- Is necessitation necessary? -- Is necessitation sufficient? -- Skeptics and true believers -- Arguments against physicalism -- Arguments for physicalism.
Abstract Physicalism, the theory that everything is physical is one of the most controversial ideas in philosophy. In this introduction, the author focuses on three fundamental questions: the interpretation, truth, and philosophical significance of physicalism, while covering the following key topics: history, definitions, challenge from empirical sciences, relationship with physics, relationship with causality, and key debates in metaphysics and philosophy of mind, such as supervenience, identity, and conceivability.
General noteIncludes chapter summaries.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [237]-246) and index.
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