Mainly, I put it in that category because I don't have a better one for it. The linking of metaphysics and neuroscience is a bit odd, though, in the larger scheme of things. Phenomenology isn't an accepted research method in the neurosciences.
Well, it's probably due to my strong interest in the subject but I've come across quite a lot of approaches to neuroscientific research which include and value phenomenology. See, for instance, the Harvard Mind/Brain/Bahavior Initiative http://mbb.harvard.edu/. But I'm not arguing with your categories at all :-)
This video is making lots of rounds right now. Quite awesome. Fits right in with the Bicameral Man Theory as well as those of us who do other things with people's minds. Jeff, have You seen this guy? : http://www.youtube.com/user/Mayajid
I just don't have any words.
Why "Odd Science"?
Mainly, I put it in that category because I don't have a better one for it. The linking of metaphysics and neuroscience is a bit odd, though, in the larger scheme of things. Phenomenology isn't an accepted research method in the neurosciences.
Well, it's probably due to my strong interest in the subject but I've come across quite a lot of approaches to neuroscientific research which include and value phenomenology. See, for instance, the Harvard Mind/Brain/Bahavior Initiative http://mbb.harvard.edu/. But I'm not arguing with your categories at all :-)
And see also this post which underlines the importance of phenomenology in neuroscientific research.
http://www.mindhacks.com/blog/2008/03/undercover_psychiatr.html
(Ok, I'll stop now :->)
This video is making lots of rounds right now. Quite awesome. Fits right in with the Bicameral Man Theory as well as those of us who do other things with people's minds. Jeff, have You seen this guy? : http://www.youtube.com/user/Mayajid