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Freedom And Neurobiology: Reflections On Free Will, Language, And Political Power (Columbia Themes In Philosophy),New
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Our Selfconception Derives Mostly From Our Own Experience. We Believe Ourselves To Be Conscious, Rational, Social, Ethical, Languageusing, Political Agents Who Possess Free Will. Yet We Know We Exist In A Universe That Consists Of Mindless, Meaningless, Unfree, Nonrational, Brute Physical Particles. How Can We Resolve The Conflict Between These Two Visions?In Freedom And Neurobiology, The Philosopher John Searle Discusses The Possibility Of Free Will Within The Context Of Contemporary Neurobiology. He Begins By Explaining The Relationship Between Human Reality And The More Fundamental Reality As Described By Physics And Chemistry. Then He Proposes A Neurobiological Resolution To The Problem By Demonstrating How Various Conceptions Of Free Will Have Different Consequences For The Neurobiology Of Consciousness.In The Second Half Of The Book, Searle Applies His Theory Of Social Reality To The Problem Of Political Power, Explaining The Role Of Language In The Formation Of Our Political Reality. The Institutional Structures That Organize, Empower, And Regulate Our Livesmoney, Property, Marriage, Governmentconsist In The Assignment And Collective Acceptance Of Certain Statuses To Objects And People. Whether It Is The President Of The United States, A Twentydollar Bill, Or Private Property, These Entities Perform Functions As Determined By Their Status In Our Institutional Reality. Searle Focuses On The Political Powers That Exist Within These Systems Of Status Functions And The Way In Which Language Constitutes Them.Searle Argues That Consciousness And Rationality Are Crucial To Our Existence And That They Are The Result Of The Biological Evolution Of Our Species. He Addresses The Problem Of Free Will Within The Context Of A Neurobiological Conception Of Consciousness And Rationality, And He Addresses The Problem Of Political Power Within The Context Of This Analysis.A Clear And Concise Contribution To The Freewill Debate And The Study Of Cognition, Freedom And Neurobiology Is Essential Reading For Students And Scholars Of The Philosophy Of Mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Freedom and Neurobiology'? A: The book explores the relationship between free will and contemporary neurobiology, examining how human consciousness interacts with fundamental physical realities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Freedom and Neurobiology'? A: The book is authored by John Searle, a prominent philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of mind.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include free will, consciousness, language, and political power, particularly how these elements are constructed through social reality.
- Q: How many pages does 'Freedom and Neurobiology' have? A: The book contains 113 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Freedom and Neurobiology' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Freedom and Neurobiology' published? A: The book was published on November 17, 2006.
- Q: Is 'Freedom and Neurobiology' suitable for students? A: Yes, it is essential reading for students and scholars interested in the philosophy of mind and cognition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Freedom and Neurobiology'.
- Q: What category does 'Freedom and Neurobiology' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Neuropsychology.
- Q: What philosophical issues does John Searle address in this book? A: Searle addresses the problems of free will, consciousness, rationality, and the nature of political power through a neurobiological lens.