Non-reductionism, the idea that mental states are not reducible to physical states, is the new orthodoxy in analytic philosophy of mind. However, in this instalment of our idealism series, in partnership with the Essentia Foundation, Giuseppina D’Oro arques analytic philosophy’s conception of psychology as a natural science of the mind is beholden to a dubious ideology of scientism, therefore not acknowledging the autonomy of the mental.
Enjoy unlimited access to the world's leading thinkers.
Start by exploring our subscription options or joining our mailing list today.
Already a subscriber? Log in
lily lily 5 March 2024
Embracing a pluralistic approach to knowledge can help foster a greater appreciation for the diversity of human experience and perspectives.
Bruce Ramell 22 February 2024
Why do we have to constantly make divides like this? Rejecting scientism is divisive and is not that far from the nature of religious divides. Instead, we need to reject SCIENSCISM (definition: the -scism between science from other areas of enquiry) and see science as potentially providing a perspective which can aid ANY other enquiry. Many scientists themselves are examples of being non-divisive in this sense and as a result formulate wonderful philosophy. Examples? Wilczek. Bohm. Rovelli, McGilchrist.
Join the conversation