Knowledge Tree
Relations (1)
related 2.32 — strongly supporting 4 facts
Epiphenomenalism is defined as a dualistic approach that accepts the causal closure of the physical [1], and David Chalmers explores how one might reconcile the causal role of experience with this principle to avoid the implications of epiphenomenalism {fact:1, fact:2, fact:3}.
Facts (4)
Sources
Moving Forward on the Problem of Consciousness - David Chalmers consc.net 3 facts
claimDavid Chalmers identifies two categories of alternatives to epiphenomenalism: denying the causal closure of the physical domain to allow for interactionist dualism, or reconciling a causal role for experience with the causal closure of the physical domain.
claimDavid Chalmers suggests it may be possible to avoid epiphenomenalism while embracing the causal closure of the physical domain by adopting the correct view of the place of consciousness in the natural order.
claimDavid Chalmers believes that denying the causal closure of the physical domain does not solve the problems associated with epiphenomenalism.
Hard Problem of Consciousness | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 1 fact
claimEpiphenomenalism is a dualistic approach that accepts the causal closure of physics by asserting that phenomenal properties have no causal influence on the physical world.