Real Materialism And Other Essays by Galen Strawson
Essays on Consciousness and the Physical World
"Real Materialism and Other Essays" is a collection of philosophical essays that delve into the nature of consciousness, the self, and the mind-body problem. The author challenges the traditional views of materialism, arguing for a form of 'real materialism' that acknowledges the full reality of human experience, including the phenomenological aspects of consciousness. Through rigorous analysis and argumentation, the essays explore various philosophical topics such as the essence of the individual, the concept of free will, and the interconnections between mental states and physical processes, advocating for a nuanced understanding of materialism that transcends reductionist interpretations.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 472
- Original Language
- English
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