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Keith Frankish: What is Descartes' Prison? Illusionism as Intuition Pumps for Consciousness Theories

Mind-Body Solution

CHAPTER

Understanding Consciousness and Reactivity

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between human consciousness, reactivity to external stimuli, and social interactions. It discusses how reflective communicative abilities enable advanced strategies for navigating experiences, while also examining philosophical implications of consciousness through concepts like Bayesian brain theory and predictive processing. Additionally, it addresses the ethical considerations of illusionism and the narrative construction of self, underscoring the importance of subjective awareness in shaping personal identity.

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