Questions tagged [neurophilosophy]

Neurophilosophy is an approach to philosophy that uses the methodological techniques and empirically driven results of neuroscience to answer philosophical problems. Central to neurophilosophy are questions regarding the true nature of the brain and its relation to the mind.

Neurophilosophy is an approach to philosophy that uses the methodological techniques and empirically driven results of neuroscience to answer philosophical problems. Central to neurophilosophy are questions regarding the true nature of the brain and its relation to the mind. Neurophilosophy deals with questions regarding the origin of ethical principles and whether or not those are located in the mind/brain. Other philosophical questions in which the mind/brain play a role are investigated with this approach as well.

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Are there any philosophers who are weak in mathematics or other formal sciences? And is it possible?

Please answer the question directly before giving an explanation. I would like to test the definition of "love of knowledge" and its relation to individual aptitudes. According to the concept of "love of knowledge or wisdom" a philosopher should be…
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What might be the daily experience of someone who does not have an orientation association area?

The orientation association area gives us a sense of our body in time and space. What would it be like without this part of the brain assuming everything else works normally? Can the brain separate itself from the totality of everything? Can the…
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