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Mind and Emergence

From Quantum to Consciousness

by Claremont School Of Theology Philip Clayton (ingraham Professor, Claremont Graduate University) Professor Of Philosophy And Of Religion

  • Paperback
  • 248 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • 15.3 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm

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Strong claims have been made for emergence as a new paradigm for understanding science, consciousness, and religion. Tracing the past history and current definitions of the concept, Clayton assesses the case for emergent phenomena in the natural world and their significance for philosophy and theology. Complex emergent phenomena require irreducible levels of explanation in physics, chemistry and biology. This pattern of emergence suggests a new approach to the problem of consciousness, which is neither reducible to brain states nor proof of a mental substance or soul. Although emergence does not entail classical theism, it is compatible with a variety of religious positions. Clayton concludes with a defence of emergentist panentheism and a Christian constructive theology consistent with the new sciences of emergence.
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  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Oxford University Press

  • Published

    April 2006

  • Edition

    New edition

  • Weight

    327g

  • Page Count

    248

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm

  • ISBN

    9780199291434

  • ISBN-10

    0199291438

  • Eden Code

    1225579

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