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The Hard Problem (of Consciousness)
Disclaimer: As with all our resources and especially Podcasts, inclusion does not necessarily mean endorsement of the views presented. Our aim was to include important presentations from multiple points of view so the researcher can form her own opinions—informed by a Christian world-view.
Problem Definition:
• What are Mind/Body Problems?
• Chalmer’s video; he coined the term “Hard Problem”
• The Hard Problem of Consciousness (20 years later)
• Chalmer’s Interview (Science of Consciousness)
• Chalmer’s Presentation on TED
• Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
• Journal of Consciousness Studies (special issue)
• Chalmer’s Article “Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness” Royal Society
• Jonathan Shear’s: Explaining Consciousness: The Hard Problem
• The Hard Problem (Essay by Ned Block)
Work on the Problem
• Consciousness: Eight Questions Science Must Answer
• UK Podcast (audio) Introducing Series Just Below
• How Does the Brain Create Consciousness Video Series
• Chalmers on The Hard Problem of Consciousness 300 Years On (Moscow)
• Article by Brian Erp on the Dennett vs. Chalmer’s Debate on the Hard Problem
• Interesting Assessment of Chalmer’s Contribution to the Discussion
• Interesting Assessment of Dennett & Chalmer’s Debate
• Article on the Physics (quantum mechanics) of Consciousness
• Article That Defines the Problem and Summarizes Various “Takes” On the Problem Found in the Current Debate.
Closer to the Truth (http://www.closertotruth.com) Related Video Interviews (some links forthcoming):
People Interviewed by Closer to the Truth: Julian Baggini, Eleonore Stump, Raymond Tallis, Susan Greenfield, Dick Evers, Rodney Brooks, Warren Brown, Natasha Vita-More
People Interviewed by Closer to the Truth: Peter van Inwagen, JaredDiamond, Alfred Mele, Niels Henrik Gregersen, Murali Dorasiwamy, Bruce Hood.