U. T. Place

British philosopher

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In materialism: Translation central-state theories
The British materialist U.T. Place did so on the ground of normal scientific methodology; and the Australian materialist J.J.C. Smart did so with a metaphysical application of the principle (called “Ockham’s razor”) that entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity. A physicalistic materialist has, of course, an obligation…
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