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Description

1. vi, 386 pages; 25 cm.

Summary

1. Quintessence of Dust by Harry Redner argues for a science of matter and a philosophy of mind based on emergence. Mind emerges from matter through five essential stages - "quintessence" (Hamlet). Human mind is differentiated from animal mind primarily by reference to art (Homo ludens). This approach draws support from Donald, Edelman and other palaeoanthropologists, psychologists and neurologists. The emergent relation between two entities is defined as an indissoluble non-identity. The "mind as machine" thesis, artificial intelligence and cognitivism are criticised. The alternative emergentist approach comes close to Spinoza. The book attempts a synthesis of the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities based on philosophic premises

Series statement

1. Value inquiry book series. Cognitive science ; volume 345

Uniform title

1. Value inquiry book series ; v. 345.
2. Value inquiry book series. Cognitive science.

Subject

1. Philosophy of mind
2. Philosophy and cognitive science

Genre/Form

1. Informational works.

Call number

1. JFE 21-1662

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Author

1. Redner, Harry, author.

Title

1. Quintessence of dust : the science of matter and the philosophy of mind / by Harry Redner.

Publisher

1. Leiden ; Boston : Brill Rodopi, [2020]

Type of content

1. text

Type of medium

1. unmediated

Type of carrier

1. volume

Series

1. Value inquiry book series. Cognitive science ; volume 345
2. Value inquiry book series ; v. 345.
3. Value inquiry book series. Cognitive science.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN

1. 9004426027 (hardcover)
2. 9789004426023 (hardcover)

Research call number

1. JFE 21-1662