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Consciousness beyond the brain | Rupert Sheldrake

Philosophy For Our Times

CHAPTER

Exploring the Nature of Consciousness

This chapter examines the complex nature of consciousness, discussing its potential locations and the debate between brain-centric and environmental perspectives. It introduces theories like panpsychism, suggesting consciousness may be inherent in all matter, and challenges conventional views on visual perception and its connection to the external world.

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