Category: Philosophy

[Originally Published March 25, 2020] In the last post, I endorsed a Russellian approach to the mind-body problem (specifically the view labeled “panqualityism”), noting that one of the important tasks this framework leaves us with is explaining the subjective dimension of consciousness. This problem arguably requires less of a deep dive into metaphysical waters, but rather… Continue reading Different Approaches to Subjectivity

[Originally published March 20, 2020] I have been enjoying following some debates about the problem of consciousness on twitter and in blog posts.  In particular, philosopher Philip Goff has been tirelessly advocating the merits of panpsychism.1   As usual, this meets with a mixture of principled objections and more ungenerous responses.  I thought I would revive my blog… Continue reading Panpsychism!