Abstract
This chapter proposes an approach to metaphysics involving the use of cognitive science. It begins by identifying the general makeup and characterization of metaphysical investigations, citing Earl Conee's definition, which basically says that metaphysics refers to the study of the nature of the world, apart from man's perception of it. Furthermore, the chapter states that the inclusion of cognitive science can support revisionary claims, which are relevant in the discussion of the reality of psychological concepts. In addition, it addresses the metaphysics of events, the problem with event individuation, and the systems of mental representation in connection with event ontology.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Joint Ventures |
Subtitle of host publication | Mindreading, Mirroring, and Embodied Cognition |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780190267674 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780199874187 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 12 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Arts and Humanities
Keywords
- Cognitive science
- Earl conee
- Event individuation
- Mental representation
- Metaphysics
- Metaphysics of events
- Psychological concepts
- Revisionary claims