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Veröffentlichung:	Februar 2010
Genre:	Philosophie
	advanced metaphysical analysis of physicalism / consciousness physical explanation / identity theory mind / PHILOSOPHY / General / PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics / Philosophy of Mind / Philosophy of Science / Philosophy# metaphysics & ontology / Philosophy# metaphysics and ontology mehr...
ISBN:	9780415452632
EAN-Code:	9780415452632
Verlag:	Taylor and Francis
Einband:	Kartoniert
Sprache:	English
Serie:	New Problems of Philosophy
Dimensionen:	H 234 mm / B 156 mm / D 15 mm
Gewicht:	490 gr
Seiten:	252
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Inhalt:

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: 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.