| Mind over matter? I: philosophical aspects of the mind-brain problem. | |
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PMID: 11531729 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To conceptualize the essence of the mind-body or mind-brain problem as one of metaphysics rather than science, and to propose a formulation of the problem in the context of current scientific knowledge and its limitations. METHOD AND RESULTS: The background and conceptual parameters of the mind-body problem are delineated, and the limitations of brain research in formulating a solution identified. The problem is reformulated and stated in terms of two propositions. These constitute a 'double aspect theory'. CONCLUSIONS: The problem appears to arise as a consequence of the conceptual limitations of the human mind, and hence remains essentially a metaphysical one. A 'double aspect theory' recognizes the essential unity of mind and brain, while remaining consistent with the dualism inherent in human experience. |
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P Schimmel |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry Volume: 35 ISSN: 0004-8674 ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Psychiatry Publication Date: 2001 Aug |
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Created Date: 2001-09-04 Completed Date: 2001-11-01 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0111052 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Psychiatry Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 481-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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physiology* Humans Psychophysiology* |
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