Epiphenomenalism and the Epistemic Argument
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Abstract The epistemic argument against epiphenomenalism aims to prove that even if is true, its adherents are not able justify their inferential beliefs. This would mean they cannot know right which a self-stultifying consequence. I elaborate on this problem and then present an updated version of based property dualism. argue position capable refuting the conclusion in spite accepting essential assumptions. was made possible by upgraded exemplification account events. also view which, gives substantial support argument: belief justified other beliefs knowledge only it caused those virtue contents.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Acta analytica
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0353-5150', '1874-6349']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12136-023-00565-0