Neurophilosophy in Russia: Research Strategies and Theories
Voprosy filosofii April 2, 2026 Maxim V. Yakovlev
Russian neurophilosophy, based on articles published from 2015 to 2024, has become a significant part of naturalistic and experimental philosophy of consciousness, fostering constructive interaction among philosophers, neurobiologists, and cognitive scientists. This collaboration has produced original theories and ideas, including theoretical constructions by K.V. Anokhin, A.Ya. Kaplan, and V.Ya. Sergin, the information theory of D.I. Dubrovsky, and contributions from V.V. Vasiliev, I.F. Mikhailov, and T.V. Chernigovskaya. Key research areas include the history of naturalistic approaches, philosophical reflection on psyche and brain, neurophilosophy's potential, its subject field and methods, and criticism. Work primarily uses theoretical philosophy methodology, with strengthening experimental research as a future prospect.