Ontology, matter and emergence

Author: Bitbol, Michel¹

Source: Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences, Volume 6, Number 3, July 2007 , pp. 293-307(15)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

“Ontological emergence” of inherent high-level properties with causal powers is witnessed nowhere. A non-substantialist conception of emergence works much better. It allows downward causation, provided our concept of causality is transformed accordingly.

Keywords: emergence; causality; consciousness; neuroscience

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1007/s11097-006-9041-z

Affiliations: 1: Email: michel.bitbol@shs.polytechnique.fr

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11097-006-9041-z