PREreviews of Continuity: An Ontological Proposal for the Mind-Body Problem

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Continuity: An Ontological Proposal for the Mind-Body Problem

by Jae Lee

Posted: January 14, 2026
Server: Preprints.org
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202601.1091.v1

Abstract

This paper addresses the mind-body problem by highlighting the concept of continuity. Building on philosophical definitions, it introduces an "ontology of continuity" thesis to bridge the mental and the physical. Based on the thesis, the paper introduces a “neuro-subjective interactive (NSI)” model, which incorporates empirical studies from brain science. The model suggests that subjective experiences and neural activities are inter-dependent. Instead of separating between human mentality and its physical base, the paper posits that our mentality is constituted by both physical (neural) and non-physical (subjective) elements. This approach addresses two major challenges in the mind-body problem: causal overdetermination and physical causal closure.

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PREreview by Sabzian

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Summary

introducing a "neuro-subjective interactive (NSI) model" that attempts to bridge mental and physical phenomena while resolving causal overdetermination and physical causal closure.
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PREreview by Jui Chitale

Authored by Jui Chitale

Does the introduction explain the objective of the research presented in the preprint?

Yes

Are the methods well-suited for this research?

Highly appropriate

Are the conclusions supported by the data?…

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