Dualism
The Oxford Handbook of the Philosophy of Consciousness July 9, 2020 Brie Gertler 1 citation
Dualism and physicalism are both metaphysical views about consciousness, each grounded in a mix of empirical data and armchair reflection, not just one or the other. Contrary to a common misconception, dualists do not rely solely on conceptual analysis while physicalists lean exclusively on science. Both sides use empirical evidence and conceptual considerations, and both aim for positions that are consistent with but extend beyond scientific findings. This chapter corrects that misunderstanding by emphasizing the overlooked epistemic similarities between the two views.