Matter, place, and being from a Scotistic point of view: a bypass the the psycho-physical problem?

The aim of this paper is to apply the metaphysics of John Duns Scotus in constructing a new conception of matter which does not stand in opposition to the mental realm, but is rather composed of both physical and mental elements. The paper is divided into four parts. Section one addresses Scotus’ cl...

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Main Author: Gordon, Liran Shia (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Marquette Univ. Press [2016]
In: Philosophy & theology
Year: 2016, Volume: 28, Issue: 1, Pages: 101-140
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Duns Scotus, John 1266-1308 / Metaphysics / Descartes, René 1596-1650 / Psychology
IxTheo Classification:KAE Church history 900-1300; high Middle Ages
KAG Church history 1500-1648; Reformation; humanism; Renaissance
VA Philosophy
ZD Psychology
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Summary:The aim of this paper is to apply the metaphysics of John Duns Scotus in constructing a new conception of matter which does not stand in opposition to the mental realm, but is rather composed of both physical and mental elements. The paper is divided into four parts. Section one addresses Scotus’ claim that matter is intelligible and actual in itself. Section two aims to show that matter can be seen as a deprived thinking being. Section three analyzes Scotus’ conception of place. The final section brings together the conclusions of the three preceding parts to confront the Cartesian psycho-physical problem anew and to suggest a viable solution.
ISSN:0890-2461
Contains:Enthalten in: Philosophy & theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.5840/philtheol201662747