In "metaphysics" richard taylor argues that epiphenomenalism is implausible because it leaves open the possibility that human behavior occurs without the presence of mental events. in my paper i examine the sort of possibility involved and conclude that the logical possibility of "mind-less behavior" which epiphenomenalism must allow is an equal possibility for all competing theories of mind. thus, epiphenomenalism is seen to be no worse off in this respect than other theories and taylor's objection fails.
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Double, R. (1979). Taylor’s Refutation of Epiphenomenalism. The Journal of Critical Analysis, 8(1), 23–28. https://doi.org/10.5840/jcritanal19798111
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