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Ontology, matter and emergence

Michel Bitbol

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.