Kim, Jaegwon

Kim, Jaegwon is a philosopher known for his work on the philosophy of mind and metaphysics. He explored questions about how mental states, like beliefs and desires, relate to physical brain states, emphasizing issues of mental causation and the mind-body problem. Kim argued that mental phenomena are fundamentally linked to physical processes but also highlighted the challenges of explaining how non-physical qualities can influence physical events. His work seeks to clarify the nature of consciousness, causation, and personal identity within a scientific framework, contributing significantly to contemporary debates in philosophy and cognitive science.