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The Mind Could Accommodate Inconsistencies

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  • Nien-Tsu Tuan

    (University of Cape Town)

  • Ian Jay

    (University of Cape Town)

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The mathematical language of function is an important part of natural science since its inception. Its influence leaves visible traces in social science, in the theory of cognitive dissonance and prevailing systems approaches. They postulate that mental activities are analogous to mechanical principle, complying with the language of function. Yet, an inward introspection reveals that the mind is not thoroughly bounded by mathematical principles. An individual could experience an inconsistent mental status at a given time, which detaches itself from the prison of function. A preliminary survey demonstrates that the existence of inconsistent mental state at a given time is possible. The mechanists compel people to abide by mechanistic design. This approach is likely to make some innate characters, not amenable to mechanistic explanations, vanished. It also involves pointless applications of abstract mathematical operations on mental activities.

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  • Nien-Tsu Tuan & Ian Jay, 2016. "The Mind Could Accommodate Inconsistencies," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 29(2), pages 173-182, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:syspar:v:29:y:2016:i:2:d:10.1007_s11213-015-9359-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s11213-015-9359-y
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