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Panpsychism
Feb 22, 2024
Tim Crane, a Professor of Philosophy, joins fellow philosophers Joanna Leidenhag and Philip Goff to delve into the intriguing concept of panpsychism, which suggests consciousness exists in all matter. They explore how this theory contrasts with materialist views, presenting a third perspective on consciousness. The discussion touches upon thought experiments, the relationship between consciousness and the material world, and the implications of panpsychism on both philosophical and theological contexts, aiming to bridge various beliefs about the essence of existence.
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- Panpsychism suggests consciousness is ubiquitous in the universe, present even in fundamental particles like electrons.
- The combination problem challenges how basic conscious entities combine to form complex consciousness in higher beings.
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Introduction to Panpsychism and Consciousness
Panpsychism proposes that consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of the physical universe. It suggests that even fundamental particles like electrons may have simple forms of conscious experience, which then combine to create complex consciousness in human or animal brains.
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