Mind, mathematics and the Ignorabimusstreit.

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  • Author(s): Tennant, Neil (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    British Journal for the History of Philosophy. Nov2007, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p745-773. 29p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      PHILOSOPHY of mind; PHILOSOPHY; MATHEMATICS; PHILOSOPHICAL analysis; MATERIALISM; SUPERVENIENCE (Philosophy); REDUCTIONISM; PHILOSOPHERS; RESEARCH
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the historical survey concerning the developments of philosophy of mind in relation of the tradition of "Naturphilosophie" and influence of "Ignorabimusstreit" on mathematics. It states that major themes of contemporary analytical and scientifically informed philosophy of mind have been completely expressed. Versions of materialism, supervenience and rudimentary functionalism, as well as mysterianism are defended in the nineteenth century, however, they are not neglected. Furthermore, it is believed that the influence of physiologists and philosophers was widely felt ought to be long lasting.