Mind and Purpose in Nature: A Reply to Donald A. Crosby.

The article "Mind and Purpose in Nature: A Reply to Donald A. Crosby" discusses the commonalities and differences between panpsychism and emergentism in relation to consciousness and teleology in nature. The author highlights potential weaknesses in emergentism, particularly in relation to unpredict...

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Publicado en:American Journal of Theology & Philosophy Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 84 - 92
Autor principal: Leidenhag, Mikael
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: University of Illinois Press May2024
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Sumario:The article "Mind and Purpose in Nature: A Reply to Donald A. Crosby" discusses the commonalities and differences between panpsychism and emergentism in relation to consciousness and teleology in nature. The author highlights potential weaknesses in emergentism, particularly in relation to unpredictability and the emergence of consciousness. The article also addresses the challenges of emergence theory in accounting for the causal capacities of higher-level entities and the potential implications for ontological dualism. The author encourages ongoing dialogue between panpsychism and emergentism to further explore these philosophical perspectives.