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Gottfried Benn´s "brains" novella from 1916: implications for the philosophy of mind.

Philos Ethics Humanit Med February 19, 2025 DOI: 10.1186/s13010-025-00165-3 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Philosophy of mind
Key points Argues that Gottfried Benn's novella "Brains" anticipates and contributes to debates in the philosophy of mind, particularly regarding consciousness and the mind-body problem.

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Gottfried Benn´s "brains" novella from 1916: implications for the philosophy of mind.