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A discussion of the mind-brain problem

K R Popper¹, B I Lindahl, P Arhem

¹Department of Geriatric Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, Sweden.

Theoretical Medicine

|June 1, 1993

Summary

Popper introduces a new theory of mind, drawing parallels between mental and physical forces. This framework emphasizes the mind's autonomy and indeterministic nature, challenging computational theories.

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Area of Science:

Philosophy of Mind
Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Science

Background:

Popper's prior work on interactionistic theory.
Observation of shared properties between mind and physical forces.

Purpose of the Study:

To formulate and discuss a novel aspect of the theory of mind.
To explore the relationship between mind, physical forces, and the mind-brain problem.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of properties shared by mind and physical forces.
Discussion of indeterminism in relation to Hadamard's theorem.
Critique of the computer theory of mind and the Turing test.

Main Results:

Identification of six common properties between mind and physical forces (located, unextended, incorporeal, acting on bodies, dependent on body, influenced by bodies).
Argument for the essential role of understanding forces in analyzing the mind-brain problem.
Emphasis on the relative autonomy and indeterministic nature of the mind.

Conclusions:

A deeper understanding of forces is crucial for mind-brain problem analysis.
The mind exhibits relative autonomy and indeterminism.
Computational models like the Turing test are insufficient for fully explaining the mind.

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