Elements of a Theory of Nonphysical Agents in the Physical World
Elements of a Theory of Nonphysical Agents in the Physical World
Author(s): Uwe MeixnerSubject(s): Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind
Published by: Filozofický ústav SAV
Keywords: Brain; chance; choice; consciousness; determinism; Domindar; indeterminism; nonphysical cause; quantum physics; principle of causal closure; principle of sufficient cause;
Summary/Abstract: This paper shows that there is a quantum-physical and evolution-biological perspective for (libertarian) free will, and that the so-called scientific arguments against it are in reality metaphysical arguments and insufficient. The paper also develops the idea of a nonphysical organ of higher organisms: the Domindar (Detector of macroscopic indetermination, and restrictor).
Journal: Organon F
- Issue Year: 26/2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 104-121
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English