Panpsychism

Past and Recent Selected Readings
Herausgeber: Clarke, D S

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Panpsychism is the view that mentality extends from humans to animals, insects, plant cells, and other natural bodies exhibiting persisting unity of organization. Formulated in ancient times, it has since undergone a series of reformulations and defenses against criticism, and is now experiencing a revival of interest. This comprehensive anthology, which includes selections spanning two millennia, chronicles the history of panpsychism, beginning with the early cosmologists of Greek philosophy and continuing into the present. The major philosophers responsible for developing and defending modern panpsychism are represented, including Leibniz, Fechner, Clifford, and Whitehead; detractors such as Edwards and Popper are also featured. An introduction outlines the principal issues raised in the selections, while commentaries accompanying the selections place them in context.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: State University of New York Press
• Seitenzahl: 194
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. August 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 281g
• ISBN-13: 9780791461327
• ISBN-10: 0791461327
• Artikelnr.: 21577248

Autorenporträt

D. S. Clarke is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He has written many books, including Panpsychism and the Religious Attitude, also published by SUNY Press.