Daniel Stoljar

Physicalism

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Physicalism, the theory that everything is physical is one of the most controversial ideas in philosophy. In this introduction, the author focuses on three fundamental questions: the interpretation, truth, and philosophical significance of physicalism, while covering the following key topics: history, definitions, challenge from empirical sciences, relationship with physics, relationship with causality, and key debates in metaphysics and philosophy of mind, such as supervenience, identity, and conceivability.

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Physicalism, the thesis that everything is physical, is one of the most important yet divisive problems in philosophy. In this superb introduction to the problem Daniel Stoljar focuses on three fundamental questions: the interpretation, truth and philosophical significance of physicalism.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Februar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 155mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 544g
• ISBN-13: 9780415452625
• ISBN-10: 0415452627
• Artikelnr.: 31302044

Autorenporträt

Daniel Stoljar

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. The Standard Picture 2. Form and Alternatives 3. The
Starting Point View 4. The Theory View 5. Hempel's Dilemma 6. The Necessity
View 7. Is Necessitation Necessary? 8. Is Necessitation Sufficient? 9.
Skeptics and True Believers 10. Arguments Against Physicalism 11. Arguments
for Physicalism Conclusion. Glossary. Notes. Bibliography. Index

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Introduction 1. The Standard Picture 2. Form and Alternatives 3. The Starting Point View 4. The Theory View 5. Hempel's Dilemma 6. The Necessity View 7. Is Necessitation Necessary? 8. Is Necessitation Sufficient? 9. Skeptics and True Believers 10. Arguments Against Physicalism 11. Arguments for Physicalism Conclusion. Glossary. Notes. Bibliography. Index

Rezensionen

'The book is accessible to the advanced undergraduate and covers all the basic lines of thought surrounding materialism. But it also contains controversial theses (there is no physicalism, Hempel's dilemma is a mistake) that will grab the attention of and demand replies from the most advanced researchers. It's all done in crystal clear modus ponens style. Physicalism gives us everything for which we could reasonably ask, and more.' - Australasian Journal of Philosophy

'Physicalism should serve not just to stimulate debate but to help clarify what questions are most pressing when it comes to physicalism, and this is on its own a most welcome contribution.' - Metascience

'An elegant and insightful introduction to one of the most puzzling dogmas of contemporary metaphysics - much needed and highly recommended.' - Huw Price, University of Sydney, Australia