Abstract (may include machine translation)
Philosophers often defend their views by pointing to the unacceptability of what they take to be the only alternative. So, for example, materialists sometimes defend their view of the mind by contrasting it with the inadequacy of dualist views which treat the mind as an immaterial substance. The idea of immaterial substance is scientifically challenging, obscure, mysterious or even incoherent. This can be part of what moves them to accept a materialist view of the mind.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Thought |
Subtitle of host publication | Its Origin and Reach: Essays for Mark Sainsbury |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 223-238 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003855125 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781003855125, 9781032195308 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 27 Feb 2024 |