Biological and Neuroscientific Foundations of Philosophy: Towards a New Paradigm

The book Biological and Neuroscientific Foundations of Philosophy provides an integrated and holistic view of scientific study and presents a new paradigm for studying philosophy. It highlights the fundamental role of neuroscience, neuropsychology, and biology within philosophical reflection and argues for the integration of more complex frames of data and knowledge from psychology and biology to advance the discipline. It also explores the symbolic dimensions and concept of information that characterize DNA, the psyche, and language, and offers an ambitious thesis that ties together the philosophical foundations of science, evolutionary history, social organization, communication, and consciousness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Biological and Neuroscientific Foundations of Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative text that caters to both academicians and students, offering an integrated and holistic perspective on scientific study. It presents a novel paradigm for the exploration of philosophy, highlighting the fundamental role of neuroscience, neuropsychology, and biology within philosophical reflection. Authored by a renowned expert in neuroscience, the book brings together diverse strands of research to demonstrate how scientific and neuropsychological discoveries are essential to understanding philosophy and the human mind. It advocates for a shift away from a purely philosophical paradigm rooted in physics and mathematics and towards a more comprehensive framework that incorporates data and knowledge from psychology and biology. The book also delves into the symbolic dimensions and the concept of information inherent in DNA (biology), the psyche, and language (cognitive and social neuroscience). It presents an ambitious thesis that connects the philosophical foundations of science, the evolutionary history of human beings, social organization, communication, and consciousness.

This interdisciplinary work holds immense value for researchers and postgraduate students in neuroscience, philosophy, biological sciences, as well as those interested in the intersection between philosophy and neuroscience. By unraveling the biological and neuroscientific underpinnings of these fields, the book provides a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between mind, body, and society, paving the way for innovative research and intellectual advancements.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 234 x 157 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032418728