Mind and Emergence: From Quantum to Consciousness

by Philip Clayton

Book Overview

Strong claims have been made for emergence as a new paradigm for understanding science, consciousness, and religion. Tracing the past history and current definitions of the concept, Clayton assesses the case for emergent phenomena in the natural world and their significance for philosophy and theology. Complex emergent phenomena require irreducible levels of explanation in physics, chemistry and biology. This pattern of emergence suggests a new approach...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199291438
• ISBN13: 9780199291434
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.5"