Philosophy of Mind

Mind, Consciousness and Free Will.

We are all just computer simulations — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 28, 2008 02:31 AM

The matrix in real life (so to speak...). Good for philosophy of mind.

Evidence for consciousness being a brain-wide activity — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Mar 17, 2009 12:44 AM

Electrodes implanted in the brains of people with epilepsy might have resolved an ancient question about consciousness. Philosophy of mind, consciousness. From New Scientist magazine.

Flesh, Being Civilised and the Hierarchy of Experience — by Niall Lambkin — last modified Aug 12, 2008 07:29 PM

This paper has been written as a 'real argument' designed to provoke a reaction. It is initially discussed at some length (45 - 60 minutes)in a formal meeting [the paper having being read to the audience of sixth form Philosophy and Criticial Thinkers]. Later the paper is analysed more closely (in the classroom). It may be reduced to its logical form and then analysed and evaluated in the usual way, looking at the facts presented, claims made, explanations given, descriptions, fallacies, rhetoric used etc. The exercise is thorough and aimed at high level students.

Tackling the Problem of Free Will — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 18, 2008 02:24 AM

For years, the frustrating lack of progress on the problem of free will has been a scandal in philosophy. Now it looks as if neurobiology may help us out - and indeed it may, says John Searle, but don't think for a minute you'll be able to live with the result.

Locke, John - Essay Concerning Human Understanding (Books 1 & 2) — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 01:10 PM

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Philosophy of Mind — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 14, 2008 02:00 AM

Mind, Consciousness and Free Will.

Kant, Immanuel (1724-1804) - Critique of Practical Reason — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM

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Brain science and the search for the self — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 12:09 PM

Nice little overview of how the whole thing started. From New Scientist magazine. Philosophy of mind, consciousness, self.

Kant, Immanuel (1724-1804) - Critique of Pure Reason — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 12:34 PM

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Sex, brains, robots and Buddhism: looking for free will — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 28, 2008 02:31 AM

Great article from New Scientist on Free Will

Do Subatomic Particles have Free Will? — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 18, 2008 02:24 AM

If we have free will, so do subatomic particles, mathematicians claim to prove. Article from New Scientisty magazine. Philosophy of mind, consciousness, free will.

Science and Truth — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 28, 2008 02:31 AM

More gems from New Scientist. Philosophy of science. Ontology.

Free Will vs the Programmed Brain — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 20, 2008 09:34 PM

If our actions are determined by prior events, then do we have a choice about anything—or any responsibility for what we do? Scientific American. Free will, philosophy of mind, determinism.

Victorian Philosophy Syllabus — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 25, 2008 12:00 PM

As delivered to Victorian schools

Hume, David - A Treatise on Human Nature — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 17, 2009 10:03 AM

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Mill, John Stuart - On Liberty — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 12:47 PM

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Curriculum Council Philosophy and Ethics (WA) — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 24, 2008 05:59 AM

As delivered in Western Australian schools. New in 2008.

Hume, David - Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 12:55 PM

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IB Philosophy Diploma from 2002 — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 25, 2008 11:52 AM

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE document

Locke, John - Essay Concerning Human Understanding (Books 3 & 4) — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 01:12 PM

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