Are chairs conscious? We accept that human beings have conscious experience, but might everything have some level of conscious experience? This session will examine some prominent theories which say that everything is conscious. Namely, we will investigate panpsychism (the idea that everything is conscious) and cosmopsychism (the idea that the universe itself is conscious). We will explore arguments for and against these positions and explore this interesting and developing area of philosophical research.
Tutor: Sam Dickson PhD
Term: Spring
Day: Saturday
Start Date: 15 February 2025
Time: 10am-1pm
No. of weeks: 1
Full fee: £30
Location: Online
This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.
