Philosophy and Neuroscience: A Methodological Analysis

This book explores the methodological strategies for linking philosophy and neuroscience concerning the study of the conscious brain. The author focuses on four distinct methods for relating these two academic disciplines and applies them to the concept of Qualia and Information to understand how the metaphilosophical assumptions of each approach influence the definitions of those specific concepts. Gouveia argues for an approach that conceives the interdisciplinarity of both philosophy and neuroscience in a particular and sound methodology, offering empirical examples of the explanatory power of this methodology over the others.

Format: Hardback
Length: 313 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into the intricate methodologies for bridging philosophy and neuroscience in the exploration of the conscious brain. The author meticulously examines four distinct approaches to linking these two academic domains: isolationist, reductionist, neurophenomenological, and non-reductionist. Through a comprehensive analysis of their strengths and weaknesses, Steven S. Gouveia skillfully applies these methods to the concept of Qualia and Information. By discerning how each approach's metaphilosophical assumptions shape their definitions, Gouveia advocates for an interdisciplinary approach that harmoniously combines philosophy and neuroscience. He provides empirical evidence showcasing the explanatory power of this methodology, surpassing the others. Furthermore, he uncovers the implicit metaphilosophical assumptions that underpin each methodology, shedding light on how they influence researchers' approaches to the methodological challenges at hand. This thought-provoking work encourages scholars to adopt a holistic and methodical approach to understanding the complexities of the conscious brain, paving the way for new insights and breakthroughs in the field.

This captivating book delves into the intricate methodologies for bridging philosophy and neuroscience in the exploration of the conscious brain.

The author meticulously examines four distinct approaches to linking these two academic domains: isolationist, reductionist, neurophenomenological, and non-reductionist. Through a comprehensive analysis of their strengths and weaknesses, Steven S. Gouveia skillfully applies these methods to the concept of Qualia and Information. By discerning how each approach's metaphilosophical assumptions shape their definitions, Gouveia advocates for an interdisciplinary approach that harmoniously combines philosophy and neuroscience. He provides empirical evidence showcasing the explanatory power of this methodology, surpassing the others. Furthermore, he uncovers the implicit metaphilosophical assumptions that underpin each methodology, shedding light on how they influence researchers' approaches to the methodological challenges at hand. This thought-provoking work encourages scholars to adopt a holistic and methodical approach to understanding the complexities of the conscious brain, paving the way for new insights and breakthroughs in the field.

Weight: 555g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030953683
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022