Naturalizing Semantics? Beyond Cognitive Neuro-Reductionism: From Varela’s Systemic Cognitive Neuroscience to Complex Realism Sociology
Sociology Mind 2022 Rosalia Condorelli
Is it possible to naturalize semantics? Starting from Libet’s 1983 studies, current research developments in neuronal bases of behavior reduce the mind to the brain, with significant implications in reference to issues of free will, imputability and individual behavioral responsibility. However, many criticisms can be made at this approach. This paper shows the limits of Cognitive...