As used in contemporary philosophy and psychology, “consciousness” has several different uses; at least, there are different kinds of consciousness, and theories “of consciousness” have been directed ...
John Tyndall: how a lecture in Belfast 150 years ago supercharged the modern debate on consciousness
On 19 August 1874, the Irish physicist John Tyndall – now better known as the co-founder of climate science – spoke to 2,000 people for nearly two hours in Belfast’s Ulster Hall. What he said ...
The science of consciousness has not lived up to expectations. Over the summer, the neuroscientist Christof Koch conceded defeat on his 25-year bet with the philosopher David Chalmers, a lost wager ...
What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made ...
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