Philosophy

Philosophy

Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.

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"Ordinary dreams are, perhaps, the clearest articulation of what it is like to be."
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These expert-recommended books try to answer the questions of consciousness, from its fundamental nature to its role in human experience and the natural world.
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A conversation with Annaka Harris on shared perception, experimental science, and why our intuition about consciousness is wrong.
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Introducing Big Think's Consciousness Issue.
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"For many people, the idea that consciousness is a set of tricks is offensive," the late philosopher told Big Think in 2012. "I think that's a prime mistake."
A minimalist drawing of a duck outlined in white against a gradient background, with an orange star shape marking the eye, invites you to question your perception.
“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.
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Humans have always had religion. What does this say about our minds? Reza Aslan PhD, Lisa Miller PhD, and Rob Bell MDiv explain.
Unlikely Collaborators