From Emergence Theory to Panpsychism: A Philosophical Evaluation of Nancey Murphys Non-reductive Physicalism
In this article, I offer a critical evaluation of non-reductive physicalism as articulated and defended by Nancey Murphy. I argue that (A) the examples given by Murphy do not illustrate robust emergence and the philosophical idea of downward causation. (B) The thesis of multiple realizability is ont...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2016]
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Sophia
Year: 2016, Volume: 55, Issue: 3, Pages: 381-394 |
| RelBib Classification: | CF Christianity and Science NBE Anthropology VA Philosophy |
| Further subjects: | B
Causal powers
B Nancey Murphy B Panpsychism B emergence theory |
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Volltext (Verlag) Volltext (doi) |