The Shortcoming of Diachronic Emergence: Not Causality, but Its Failure to Solve the Mind–Body Ontological Problem 

Key Points

• Diachronic emergence fails to provide a satisfactory solution to the mind-body ontological problem, highlighting its limitations.
• The analysis critiques existing philosophical frameworks, indicating that causality may not be sufficient for understanding this complex issue.
• Examining diachronic emergence reveals deeper insights into the mind-body problem, emphasizing the need for alternative perspectives.
• The findings call for a reevaluation of causal relationships within philosophical discussions on consciousness and existence.