EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 1H 11M
John Searle: The Danger of Epiphenomenalism
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John Searle considers how his view differs from epiphenomenalism, which is the view that minds have no causal power over the body. He argues that such a view is not logically impossible, but believing that it is likely relies on several mistakes.You can join future live sessions at https://discord.gg/philosophy
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