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2017-04Type
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Abstract
In this paper we wish to raise the following question: which conceptual obstacles need to be overcome to arrive at a scientific and theoretical understanding of the mind? In the course of this examination, we shall encounter methodological and explanatory challenges and discuss them from the point of view of the philosophy of chemistry and quantum mechanics. This will eventually lead us to a discussion of emergence and metaphysics, thereby focusing on the status of objects. The question remains whether this could be interpreted in terms of a re-description or dissolution of seemingly troubling problems in the philosophy of mind, or whether it further emphasizes the problematic: the ubiquitous and irreducible role of mind and consciousness in scientific (and other) activities. Show more
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https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000130725Publication status
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Foundations of ChemistryVolume
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SpringerSubject
Mereology; Emergence; Contextuality; Relationalism; Consciousness and cognitionOrganisational unit
03665 - Hampe, Michael / Hampe, Michael
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It was possible to publish this article open access thanks to a Swiss National Licence with the publisher.More
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