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David Papineau on Consciousness, Physics, & the Mind-Body Problem
Closer To Truth
Consciousness and Moral Consideration
This chapter explores the philosophical debate on moral standing for non-human animals and artificial intelligences, emphasizing the roles of intelligence and emotional responses over mere consciousness. It includes playful segments assessing various consciousness statements, leading to deeper discussions on concepts like panpsychism, dualism, and integrated information theory. The chapter critiques computational models of the mind and examines the intricate relationship between neurobiology, consciousness, and the ethical treatment of sentient beings.
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