License: Licence agreement concerning inclusion of doctoral thesis in the Institutional Repository of the University of LeidenN/A • May 7th, 2020
Contract Type FiledMay 7th, 2020In modern philosophy of mind, we find a tendency to gain new inspiration from Aristotle’s psychology, aiming to activate new interest in ancient texts as well as to enlighten contemporary research. Examples are the debate about Aristotle and functionalism (Hilary Putnam (1973), Martha Nussbaum (1978), Howard Robinson (1978), (1983), Christopher Shields (1988), (1990), M. F. Burnyeat (1992), Stephen Everson (1997), T. H. Irwin (1991), etc.); intentionality in Aristotle (Sorabji (1995), (2001), Burnyeat (1992), Caston (1998), Corcilius & Gregoric (2013), Shields (1994), etc.); Aristotle and emergentism (Caston (1997)). Connecting Aristotle with contemporary philosophy of mind is not only a way to refresh Aristotle’s thoughts and revive his insightful theories, but also provides opportunities to introduce ancient perspectives into modern discussions. Except for the comprehensive investigation about intentionality in Aristotle by Victor Caston and Richard Sorabji, in other scholars the top
License: Licence agreement concerning inclusion of doctoral thesis in the Institutional Repository of the University of LeidenN/A • May 7th, 2020
Contract Type FiledMay 7th, 2020In modern philosophy of mind, we find a tendency to gain new inspiration from Aristotle’s psychology, aiming to activate new interest in ancient texts as well as to enlighten contemporary research. Examples are the debate about Aristotle and functionalism (Hilary Putnam (1973), Martha Nussbaum (1978), Howard Robinson (1978), (1983), Christopher Shields (1988), (1990), M. F. Burnyeat (1992), Stephen Everson (1997), T. H. Irwin (1991), etc.); intentionality in Aristotle (Sorabji (1995), (2001), Burnyeat (1992), Caston (1998), Corcilius & Gregoric (2013), Shields (1994), etc.); Aristotle and emergentism (Caston (1997)). Connecting Aristotle with contemporary philosophy of mind is not only a way to refresh Aristotle’s thoughts and revive his insightful theories, but also provides opportunities to introduce ancient perspectives into modern discussions. Except for the comprehensive investigation about intentionality in Aristotle by Victor Caston and Richard Sorabji, in other scholars the top