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S/PS/228. Can intentional actions be completely explained by physical causes?

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1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper aims to argue that intentional actions cannot wholly be explained by physical causes. The paper begins by defining the term intentional, and provides examples oh how a physical cause can be responsible for actions. The paper discusses the psychological and mental parts of the human, and the role that plays. Physical events and psychological events are discussed, and the paper aims to assess if they are one and the same thing. The paper concludes by discussing why intentional actions cannot have fully physical explanations.

 

KEYWORDS: Intentional actions, physical cause, psychology, physical events, psychological events,

 
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