Weirdness with Eric Schwitzgebel
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The Bizarre Nature of Consciousness
This chapter examines the complex relationship between mind and world, introducing the universal bizarreness thesis which argues that metaphysical theories of mind often clash with common sense. It explores the nature of consciousness across different life forms while tackling the philosophical dilemmas surrounding immaterial souls and panpsychism. The discussion highlights both the achievements of science in addressing existential questions and the deeper, unresolved metaphysical inquiries that continue to provoke thought.
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