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Panpsychism

In Our Time: Philosophy

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Exploring Panpsychism and the Mind-Body Problem

Delving into Descartes' dualist view on the mind-body problem, the chapter discusses panpsychism as an alternative perspective, starting with consciousness to understand matter. It explores the concept of qualia and the philosophical challenges posed to physicalist explanations. The discussion also touches on different theories like substance dualism, panpsychism, and emergentism, considering the evidence base for each.

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