Heikkinen, Santtu
Panpsychism and the Combination Problem
- ISBN 13:
- 9781734804249
- author:
- Heikkinen, Santtu
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Creative Fire Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Metaphysics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Panpsychism and the Combination Problem explores one historically significant answer to the question of consciousness: panpsychism, which posits that consciousness is ubiquitous in nature. This view is contrasted with emergent physicalism, the most common perspective on reality and consciousness. The book examines some of the key challenges facing emergent physicalism and delves into the concept of panpsychism, its variants, and the infamous 'combination problem'. It assesses these variants in terms of their ability to address this problem and discusses potential solutions. This book is geared towards readers already familiar with philosophical terminology and conventions, making it an ideal introduction to the topic of panpsychism and its core issues.