E-Physicalism : : A Physicalist Theory of Phenomenal Consciousness / / Reinaldo J. Bernal Velásquez.

This work advances a theory in the metaphysics of phenomenal consciousness, which the author labels “e-physicalism”. Firstly, he endorses a realist stance towards consciousness and physicalist metaphysics. Secondly, he criticises Strong AI and functionalist views, and claims that consciousness has a...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1
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Place / Publishing House:Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2013]
©2012
Year of Publication:2013
Language:English
Series:Phenomenology & Mind , 14
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Physical Description:1 online resource (216 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  • INTRODUCTION
  • CHAPTER 1: A PHYSICALIST APPROACH TO CONSCIOUSNESS
  • CHAPTER 2: STRONG AI AND COMPUTATIONALISM
  • CHAPTER 3: SUBJECTIVITY AND THE UNITY OF CONSCIOUSNESS
  • CHAPTER 4: SUPERVENIENCE, EMERGENCE, AND ONTOLOGICAL NOVELTY
  • CHAPTER 5: E-PHYSICALISM AND CONSCIOUSNESS
  • CHAPTER 6: E-PHYSICALISM AND PHENOMENAL QUALITIES
  • CONCLUSION
  • REFERENCES