Exotica

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThought
Subtitle of host publicationIts Origin and Reach: Essays for Mark Sainsbury
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages223-238
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9781003855125
ISBN (Print)9781003855125, 9781032195308
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Feb 2024

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