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Interactionist dualism is a philosophical framework that specifically addresses the nature of consciousness, positing that it is causally efficacious in the physical world [1], [2]. This theory explores how consciousness influences physical behavior [3] and serves as a primary alternative to epiphenomenalism regarding the causal role of experience [4].
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Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org 2 facts
claimInteractionist dualism suggests consciousness may cause physical behavior either independently or in conjunction with physical causes, where neither is sufficient on its own, similar to how a forest fire requires both drought and a lightning strike.
claimInteractionist dualism posits that consciousness and the physical world mutually influence each other through two-way psychophysical laws, meaning physical effects of mental causes lack sufficient physical causes and are not overdetermined.
Moving Forward on the Problem of Consciousness - David Chalmers consc.net 1 fact
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.
Hard Problem of Consciousness | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 1 fact
claimInteractionist dualism, encompassing both substance and property types, holds that consciousness is causally efficacious in the production of bodily behavior.