Epiphenomenalism and Machines: A Discussion of Van Rooijen's Critique of Popper

Pećnjak, Davor (1989) Epiphenomenalism and Machines: A Discussion of Van Rooijen's Critique of Popper. The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, 40 (3). pp. 404-408. ISSN 0007-0882

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Abstract

The author argues that on the basis of physical similarity we cannot conclude about the epiphenomenality of psychological states of others. If epiphenomenal states are accesible only to one person, then they cannot be studied by objective, scientific methods. The author also shows that Van Rooijen's argument that human beings are not machines is not valid.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
Depositing User: Institut za filozofiju
Date Deposited: 25 Jan 2018 12:27
Last Modified: 25 Jan 2018 12:27
URI: http://eprints.ifzg.hr/id/eprint/748

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