Consciousness and Bats

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I just finished a book by Annaka Harris titled, “Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind“. Right off the bat (no pun intended), like a seasoned author, she defines what she is discussing. She points to our most basic understanding of consciousness – which was proposed by philosopher Thomas Nagel: “The most basic definition of consciousness is that given by the philosopher Thomas Nagel in his famous essay “What Is It Like to Be a Bat?,” and it is how I use the word throughout this book.”

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