Carrie Figdor - The 21st Century Mind/Body Problem

Carrie Figdor (University of Iowa)

The Center for Philosophy of Science invites you to our Featured Former Fellow online lecture presented by:   

Carrie Figdor

Tuesday, January 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Title: The 21st Century Mind/Body Problem

Abstract:  As reductive and non-reductive versions of physicalism increasingly converge, a new mind/body problem is emerging. This is the problem of relating the diversity and distribution of mind to the diversity and distribution of body. Empirical findings of flexible behavior in many non-human species compel us to individuate and classify mental types so that they can be mapped to phylogeny, and only subsequently (in theory) to types of brains, let alone “the” brain. I’ll explain the nature of this new mind/body problem and the challenges it presents, and sketch how these challenges may be addressed.

Zoom Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96599804220

This talk will also be available live streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg.