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Are We Souls? | Joshua Farris
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Exploring Materialist Explanations and Metaphors in Relation to Consciousness
This chapter delves into materialist explanations for experiences typically attributed to the soul or immaterial self, discussing how they are often explained through brain data or events. The speakers also explore two primary metaphors that complicate the discussion of the existence of souls and highlight the importance of recognizing implicit assumptions and language strategies used in scientific discussions on consciousness.
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