Inference and Consciousness

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Timothy Chan (University of Oslo, Norway) Anders Nes (University of Oslo, Norway)

Inference and Consciousness

Timothy Chan (University of Oslo, Norway), Anders Nes (University of Oslo, Norway)

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English

Routledge
13 June 2022

Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Philosophy of mind; Psychological theory & schools of thought; Perception

Series: Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy

Inference has long been a central concern in epistemology, as an essential means by which we extend our knowledge and test our beliefs. Inference is also a key notion in influential psychological accounts of mental capacities, ranging from problem-solving to perception. Consciousness, on the other hand, has arguably been the defining interest of philosophy of mind over recent decades. Comparatively little attention, however, has been devoted to the significance of consciousness for the proper understanding of the nature and role of inference. It is commonly suggested that inference may be either conscious or unconscious. Yet how unified are these various supposed instances of inference? Does either enjoy explanatory priority in relation to the other? In what way, or ways, can an inference be conscious, or fail to be conscious, and how does this matter? This book brings together original essays from established scholars and emerging theorists that showcase how several current debates in epistemology, philosophy of psychology and philosophy of mind can benefit from more reflections on these and related questions about the significance of consciousness for inference.

Edited by: Timothy Chan (University of Oslo Norway), Anders Nes (University of Oslo, Norway)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781032337340
ISBN 10: 1032337346
Series: Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 13 June 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anders Nes is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He has written on cognitive phenomenology, inference, and perception in various journals and edited collections. He has previously been a Researcher at the CSMN, University of Oslo, and a Career Development Fellow at Oxford University. Timothy Chan was Researcher at the CSMN, University of Oslo. He had been a lecturer at the University of East Anglia and taught at several other universities. He edited The Aim of Belief (2013) and published research articles in journals including Canadian Journal of Philosophy, Philosophical Studies, and Synthese.