Can neuroscience benefit from philosophical reflection? Cover Image

Czy neuronauki mogą skorzystać na refleksji filozoficznej?
Can neuroscience benefit from philosophical reflection?

Author(s): Monika Bergiel-Klon
Subject(s): Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, Neuropsychology, Phenomenology
Published by: Ośrodek Badań Filozoficznych
Keywords: executive functions;intentionality;neuroscience;neuropsychology;neurophilosophy;philosophy of neuroscience

Summary/Abstract: This text is inspired by the question about the usefulness of philosophy in both establishing the directions of neuroscientific research and taking part in the discussion about the methodology of neuroscience. The aim of the article is to present the concept of executive functions in the light of the philosophical category of intentionality as well as to discuss the meaning of neurophilosophy and philosophy of neuroscience for the sake of development in the field of executive functions research.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 2-3
  • Page Range: 12-34
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish