Mental causation
John Heil
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Mental causation
Published
1993
Publisher
Clarendon Press
Pages
342
ISBN-10
0198239297
Description
"Common sense and philosophical tradition agree that mind makes a difference. What we do depends not only on how our bodies are put together, but also on what we think. Explaining how mind can make a difference has proved challenging, however. Some have urged that the project faces an insurmountable dilemma: either we concede that mentalistic explanations of behaviour have only a pragmatic standing, or we abandon our conception of the physical domain as causally autonomous. Although each option has its advocates, most theorists have sought a middle way that accommodates both the common-sense view of mind and the metaphysical conviction about the physical world." "This volume presents a collection of new, specially written essays by a diverse group of philosophers, each of whom is widely known for defending a particular conception of minds and their place in nature."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Mental causation?
This edition of Mental causation has approximately 342 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mental causation?
For most readers, Mental causation typically takes between 7h 8m and 4h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Mental causation?
The estimated word count for Mental causation is approximately 85,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Mental causation?
Mental causation was written by John Heil, Alfred R. Mele.
When was Mental causation published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.