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Mental states and brain states are fundamentally linked through neuroscience research exploring their correlations [1], causal efficacy [2], [3], and potential for downward constraints [4]. Their relationship is formally studied through frameworks of reduction, supervenience, or emergence [5], with various theories debating whether they are synchronic [6], dual-aspect [7], or evolutionary by-products [8].
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Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu 2 facts
formulaThe minimal framework for studying reduction, supervenience, or emergence relations between material brain states [ma] and mental states [me] is represented by the relation [ma] ↔ [me].
claimThe concept of 'downward causation,' referring to the causal efficacy of mental states upon brain states, has gained increased research interest as cited by Velmans (2002) and Ellis et al. (2011).
Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu 2 facts
claimAtmanspacher and beim Graben (2007) proposed the concept of 'downward constraints' to describe how mental states impose constraints on brain states, as an alternative to the concept of synchronic downward causation.
claimMind-brain correlations are synchronic rather than diachronic, meaning mental states are not causally conditioned by brain states, nor are brain states causally conditioned by mental states.
Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu 2 facts
claimGiuseppe Vitiello's accounts suggest an inclination toward a dual-aspect approach regarding the relationship between brain states and mental states.
claimMax Velmans noted in 2002 that the causal efficacy of mental states upon brain states, often referred to as 'downward causation', has attracted growing interest.
Dualism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Winter 2016 Edition) plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimFrank Jackson (1982) argues that mental states are evolutionary by-products of brain states, using the analogy that the heaviness of a polar bear's coat is a side effect of the coat's warmth-providing function.
Dualism, Physicalism, and Philosophy of Mind - Capturing Christianity capturingchristianity.com 1 fact
claimNeuroscience has revealed increasingly sophisticated correlations between human brain states and mental states.