When bodies think: panpsychism, pluralism, biopolitics.
Med Humanit June 1, 2019 DOI: 10.1136/medhum-2018-011578 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe work argues for a panpsychist view that all bodies possess some form of mentality, challenging the traditional divide between mind and matter. It connects this perspective to pluralism, suggesting that diverse forms of consciousness exist across different entities, and examines the biopolitical implications of recognizing nonhuman minds. The text explores how such a framework might reshape ethical and political considerations regarding life, agency, and governance.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that panpsychism, by attributing consciousness to all matter, supports a pluralistic biopolitics that includes non-human bodies. |
Abstract
When bodies think: panpsychism, pluralism, biopolitics.