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Defending panpsychism | Philosophers Philip Goff and Hilary Lawson

Philosophy For Our Times

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Exploring Panpsychism and Consciousness

This chapter delves into panpsychism, the philosophical idea that all matter has consciousness, and its implications for the mind-body problem. The speakers critique materialism's inability to account for consciousness, presenting panpsychism as a potentially more coherent framework while addressing foundational challenges like the 'combination problem.' The discussion emphasizes the complexities of language and realism in philosophy, exploring how personal experiences impact our understanding of consciousness.

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