epiphenomenalism
/ˌepɪfɪˈnɒmɪnəlɪzəm/
the view that mental events are caused by physical events but have no causal power
“Epiphenomenalism treats consciousness as a byproduct without influence.”
Origin: Greek epi- (upon) + phainomenon (appearance)
/ˌepɪfɪˈnɒmɪnəlɪzəm/
the view that mental events are caused by physical events but have no causal power
“Epiphenomenalism treats consciousness as a byproduct without influence.”
Origin: Greek epi- (upon) + phainomenon (appearance)