Exploring the Will: Methodological Challenges at the Intersection of Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2447-2158.i19p151-168Keywords:
Will, Free will, Neuroscience, Philosophy of mind, interdisciplinarityAbstract
This article investigates the problem of will, highlighting the dichotomy between the empirical methods of neuroscience and the conceptual reflections of the philosophy of mind. Neuroscience has revealed, through empirical studies, how unconscious brain processes influence decision-making, challenging the traditional conception of free will (Libet, 1985; Haggard, 2008). In contrast, the philosophy of mind examines the epistemological and ethical implications of these findings, raising questions about autonomy and moral responsibility (Frankfurt, 1971; Mele, 1995). Our aim is to discuss the epistemological and methodological challenges arising from this intersection, proposing that integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches can enrich the understanding of human freedom, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary dialogue (Pereboom, 2001; Vihvelin, 2013).
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