Advice for Physicalists

Author: Hawthorne J.

Source: Philosophical Studies, Volume 109, Number 1, May 2002 , pp. 17-52(36)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This paper engages with two compelling challenges to physicalism, each designed to show that the nature of experience is elusive from the standpoint of physical science. It is argued that the physicalist is ultimately well placed to meet both challenges.

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Rutgers, The State University, Douglas Campus NJ 08901-2882, New Brunswick, USA E-mail: jphawtho@rci.rutgers.edu

Publication date: 2002-05-01