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Bernardo Kastrup on Idealism, Materialism, The Self, and the Connectedness of You and I

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Exploring Qualia and Reality

This chapter critically examines the philosophical concept of qualia, contrasting raw experiential phenomena with theoretical constructs. It discusses the nature of consciousness and reality, arguing for an idealist perspective that emphasizes the mental context of experiences over rigid materialist views. Through analysis of notable thinkers and concepts, the chapter challenges conventional ideas about object permanence and collective consciousness.

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