The anomalous monism
Example: The anomalous monism challenges the strict separation of mind and body.
Definition
"The anomalous monism" is a philosophical theory asserting that mental events are identical with physical events, yet mental properties cannot be strictly reduced to physical laws. It challenges the strict separation of mind and body by proposing a unified but complex relationship between them.
Etymology
"The anomalous monism" combines 'anomalous,' meaning irregular or not governed by law, with 'monism,' which refers to the idea that only one kind of substance exists. The term was coined by philosopher Donald Davidson in 1970 to describe his unique view that mental events are physical but resist strict physical explanation.
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