What is exactly the problem with panpsychism?

Behav Brain Sci. 2022 Mar 23:45:e57. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X21001916.

Abstract

Merker et al.'s critique calls for a deeper analysis of panpsychism. In principle, the concept of integrated information can be applied to photodiodes and subatomic particles, but I suggest the main obstacle is the lack of any evidence to confirm the presence of consciousness. Also MRW's perspectivalist theory illustrates the difficulties in synthesizing a full-fledged theory of consciousness.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Consciousness*
  • Humans