Quantum Physics Meets the Philosophy of Mind: New Essays on the Mind-Body Relation in Quantum-Theoretical Perspective

by Antonella Corradini (Editor), Uwe Meixner (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110387551
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	08/19/2014
Series:	Philosophische Analyse / Philosophical Analysis , #56
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	218
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Antonella Corradini, Catholic University of Milan, Italy; Uwe Meixner, University of Augsburg, Germany.

Table of Contents

Preface 1

Part I Quantum Physics and the Mind

Quantum Physics and Philosophy of Mind Henry P. Stapp 5

Of Quantum Physics and DOMINDARs Uwe Meixner 17

Quantum Mechanics and Intentionaiity Godehard Brüntrup 35

Quantum Physics and the Fundamentality of the Mental Antonella Corradini 51

Quantum Mechanics and Dualism Jeff Barrett 65

Part II Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Agency, and Free Will

Consciousness in the Quantum World: An Indian Perspective Ulrich Morhoff 85

Consciousness, Free Will and Quantum Brain Biology - The "Orch OR" Theory Stuart Hameroff 99

Physics, Free Will, and Temporality in the Open World Massimo Pauri 135

Quantum Physics, Action and Free Will: How Might Free Will Be Possible in a Quantum Universe? Robert Kane 163

Quantum Stochasticity and (the End of) Neurodeterminism Peter Jedlicka 183

Name Index 199

Subject Index 203

The Contributors 209