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Epiphenomenalism and the combination problem are linked as philosophical challenges within the philosophy of mind, where the latter is argued to apply to the former [1]. Furthermore, epiphenomenalism is discussed as a potential consequence of attempting to bypass the combination problem [2], and both are contrasted with panpsychism as frameworks that David Chalmers evaluates [3].
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The Hard Problem of Consciousness | Springer Nature Link link.springer.com 2 facts
perspectiveThe author argues that if David Chalmers and his followers are correct that panpsychism avoids the serious problems faced by monist materialism, interactionism, and epiphenomenalism, then further investment in solving the combination problem is warranted.
claimThe combination problem is not restricted to panpsychism, but also applies to interactionism and epiphenomenalism.
Moving Forward on the Problem of Consciousness - David Chalmers consc.net 1 fact
claimDavid Chalmers notes that the 'combination problem' could be bypassed by suggesting that complex experiences arise autonomously rather than being constituted by micro-experiences, though this approach threatens to lead to epiphenomenalism.