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A Panpsychist Solution to the Exclusion Problem

Hashemi, Ataollah (2024) A Panpsychist Solution to the Exclusion Problem. Acta Analytica.

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Most proposals on the problem of mental causation or the exclusion problem come from two metaphysical camps: physicalism and dualism. However, a recent theory called “Russellian panpsychism” (PRM) offers a distinct perspective on the relationship between consciousness and the physical world. PRM posits that phenomenal consciousness is ubiquitous and fundamental. It suggests that consciousness and physical properties are not entirely separate but rather intertwined. Phenomenal consciousness serves as a categorical/intrinsic ground for the extrinsic/dispositional nature of physical properties. By doing so, PRM proposes a novel solution to the exclusion problem, combining elements from both physicalism and dualism while addressing their inherent difficulties. Nonetheless, the success of PRM faces challenges, as argued by Howell (2015). In this paper, I argue that if PRM is formulated as a version of dual-aspect monism, it can offer a distinctive approach to tackling the exclusion problem.


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Item Type: Published Article or Volume
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Hashemi, Ataollahata.a.hashemi@gmail.com0000-0003-2525-1431
Keywords: Consciousness Russellian Panpsychism Mental Causation
Subjects: General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics
General Issues > Causation
Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science > Consciousness
Depositing User: Mr Ataollah Hashemi
Date Deposited: 07 Sep 2024 12:43
Last Modified: 07 Sep 2024 12:43
Item ID: 23881
Journal or Publication Title: Acta Analytica
Publisher: Springer
Official URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12136-0...
Subjects: General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics
General Issues > Causation
Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science > Consciousness
Date: 2024
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/23881

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