Parsimony and the Mind
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Description: The principle of parsimony and its application to the mind-body problem
Some philosophers claim that the mind is fundamentally different from physical objects (Descartes; Addis, 1989; Searle, 1992), while some others maintain that physical matter is all that really exists (Hobbes; Ryle, 1949; Feigl, 1967; Dennett, 1991). These two positions are known as dualism and materialism, respectively. The debate between dualism and materialism has an extensive history, during which both sides have evoked many theories in their defense. One concept that may be applied to this debate is the principle of parsimony. This paper explores the consequences of using the principle of parsimony to solve the mind-body problem.
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