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Mind Chat

Philip Goff is a philosopher who thinks consciousness pervades the universe. Keith Frankish is a philosopher who thinks consciousness* doesn't even exist. From their very different perspectives, Keith... Read more

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Eric Schwitzgebel is professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Riverside. His research interests include ... Read more

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