David Papineau on Consciousness, Physics, & the Mind-Body Problem
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Exploring Consciousness and Reality
This chapter addresses key questions about consciousness, examining its relationship with reality, as well as the criteria for identifying conscious beings. It critically engages with contemporary philosophical trends such as panpsychism and idealism, while establishing foundational principles like naturalism and physicalism. Through a discussion of empirical evidence and its philosophical implications, the chapter navigates the complexities of understanding the mind-body problem and the nature of existence.
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