{"product_id":"9781041261360","title":"Interacting Mind A Defense of Dualism in a Physical World","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRoutledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eInteracting Mind\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Defense of Dualism in a Physical World\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlin Christoph Cucu\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ Mind \u0026amp; Body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interaction problem—how a nonphysical mind can causally interact with a physical body—stands as one of the most formidable challenges to mind-body dualism. Critics have long argued that such interaction violates fundamental principles of physics, creates insurmountable metaphysical puzzles, and contradicts the success of physiological science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides the first comprehensive defense of interactive dualism against these objections, demonstrating that they rest on faulty assumptions and misunderstandings of both physics and metaphysics. It goes beyond mere defense to present a positive case for interactive dualism. The author examines which causal theories best accommodate mind-body interaction and evaluates whether consciousness-collapse interpretations of quantum mechanics can facilitate dualistic causation. In a striking reversal, he argues that current neuroscience actually supports rather than undermines interactive dualism, showing that purely physical explanations of volitional action face serious gaps that require nonphysical contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Interacting Mind\u003c\/i\u003e removes the primary intellectual obstacles to accepting dualism while advancing our understanding of mental causation, free will, and the mind-body relationship. It is essential reading for philosophers of mind, cognitive scientists, and anyone interested in consciousness and human agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlin Christoph Cucu\u003c\/strong\u003e is an independent scholar. His published work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eMind and Matter\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Cognitive Science\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 October 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041261360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63546873839756,"sku":"9781041261360","price":210.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041261360","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}