We are continuing our commentary into Dennett and Carroll’s second hour. They discuss zombies and free will, among other things. … More
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Commentary on Daniel Dennett on Sean Carroll’s podcast: Minds, Patterns, and the Scientific Image Part I
The last BQTA post was the unadorned transcript of the conversation between Dan Dennett and Sean Carroll published on 1/6/20, … More
Daniel Dennett on Sean Carroll’s podcast: Minds, Patterns, and the Scientific Image
Who’s your favorite living philosopher? For physicist Sean Carroll, it’s Dan Dennett. And why not? Dennett is committed to a … More
Tom Nagel on The Mind-Body Problem
If a neuroscientist licks your brain while you are eating a chocolate bar, would your brain taste like chocolate? Eating … More
Our Inner Universes: the Neuroscience of Reality
“We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.” —from Seduction of the Minotaur, by Anaïs … More
Barry Stroud 1935-2019
Our great friend Barry Stroud died August 9. He was widely admired, respected and loved. From the UC Berkeley Philosophy … More
Free Will, an essay by Jenann Ismael
Philosophy is at its best when it is digging around at corners in our world-view that we don’t understand, forcing … More
What is it about Lemons?
Barry Stroud is one of the most important and respected philosophers of his generation. His work is a “long-standing … More
Atheism Is Inconsistent with the Scientific Method, Prizewinning Physicist Says
Here at BQTA, we beg to differ. Atheism is not only consistent with science and the scientific method, but … More
The Experience Machine
Welcome. Glad you’re here. Your arrival is no accident. We’ve been expecting you. We have an important message for you. … More