William A. Bauer

Causal Powers and the Intentionality Continuum (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Why does anything happen? What is the best account of natural necessity? In this book, William A. Bauer presents and defends a comprehensive account of the internal structure of causal powers that incorporates physical intentionality and information. Bauer explores new lines of thought concerning the theory of pure powers (powerful properties devoid of any qualitative nature), the place of mind in the physical world, and the role of information in explaining fundamental processes. He raises probing questions about physical modality and fundamental properties, and explores the possibility that physical reality and the mind are unified through intentionality. His book will be valuable for researchers and students working in metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781009214841
• Artikelnr.: 70911237

Autorenporträt

William A. Bauer is Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University. He has published articles in journals including Acta Analytica, Erkenntnis, and Science and Engineering Ethics.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: the metaphysics of powers and the 3d account
Part I. Why Powers?: 1. The need for powers: three models of physical modality
2. The reality of pure powers
Part II. What Are Powers Like?: 3. Powers from the inside: physical intentionality
4. A defense of physical intentionality: essential marks
5. A defense of physical intentionality: additional marks and objections
6. Powers from the inside: information
7. Powers from the outside: systems of powers and the appearance of qualities
8. Nature's intentionality continuum.