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Ep. 183 - Do Souls Exist? | Mike Huemer vs. Graham Oppy

Parker's Pensées

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Exploring Qualia and Physicalism

This chapter examines a thought experiment featuring Mary, a neuroscientist who gains new experiential knowledge upon seeing color for the first time. It discusses the philosophical implications of qualia, knowledge arguments, and the debate between physicalism and emergent properties in understanding consciousness. The conversation further explores the complexities of reality at various scales, challenging reductionist viewpoints in the context of perception and experiential realities.

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