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Philosophy of Mind and the Problem of FreeWill in the Light of Quantum Mechanics.

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OSTI ID:927144
Arguments pertaining to the mind-brain connection and to the physical effectiveness of our conscious choices have been presented in two recent books, one by John Searle, the other by Jaegwon Kim. These arguments are examined, and it is argued that the difficulties encountered arise from a defective understanding and application of a pertinent part of contemporary science, namely quantum mechanics.
Research Organization:
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
Physics Division
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
927144
Report Number(s):
LBNL-162E
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English