Jonathan Birch
Jonathan Birch
There is no agreement on whether any invertebrates are conscious and no agreement on a methodology that could settle the issue. How can the debate move forward? I distinguish three broad types of approach: theory-heavy, theory-neutral and t...
Joshua Shepherd
Joshua Shepherd
I argue that the neural realizers of experiences of trying (that is, experiences of directing effort towards the satisfaction of an intention) are not distinct from the neural realizers of actual trying (that is, actual effort directed towa...
Our Cosmic Insignificance [0.03%]
我们的宇宙微不足道性
Guy Kahane
Guy Kahane
The universe that surrounds us is vast, and we are so very small. When we reflect on the vastness of the universe, our humdrum cosmic location, and the inevitable future demise of humanity, our lives can seem utterly insignificant. Many phi...
Nicholas Shea
Nicholas Shea
Guy Kahane
Guy Kahane
Evolutionary debunking arguments (EDAs) are arguments that appeal to the evolutionary origins of evaluative beliefs to undermine their justification. This paper aims to clarify the premises and presuppositions of EDAs-a form of argument tha...
Phillip Montague
Phillip Montague