Dictionary Entry
epiphenomenalism
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Meaning
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recycled from Day 20 G11 — here reapplied to whether psychological states have any causal identity-fixing power independent of the brain [R — recycled from Day 20]
Example Sentence
Epiphenomenalism claims that feeling pain never makes you withdraw your hand; only brain chemistry does.
Usage Note
Use when debating whether thoughts or feelings can truly influence decisions or are just side-effects of brain activity.