Ontology, matter and emergence
pp. 293-307
Abstract
"Ontological emergence" of inherent high-level properties with causal powers is witnessed nowhere. A non-substantialist conception of emergence works much better. It allows downward causation, provided our concept of causality is transformed accordingly.
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(2007) Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences 6 (3).
Pages: 293-307
DOI: 10.1007/s11097-006-9041-z
Full citation:
Bitbol Michel (2007) „Ontology, matter and emergence“. Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences 6 (3), 293–307.