The cognitive and behavioral sciences: Real patterns, real unity, real causes, but no supervenience

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Abstract

Our response amplifies our case for scientific realism and the unity of science and clarifies our commitments to scientific unity nonreductionism, behaviorism, and our rejection of talk of "emergence." We acknowledge support from commentators for our view of physics and, responding to pressure and suggestions from commentators, deny the generality supervenience and explain what this involves. We close by reflecting on the relationship between philosophy and science.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)637-647
Number of pages11
JournalBehavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume27
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2004
Externally publishedYes

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