Ned Block - Does Human Consciousness Have Special Purpose?

Follow us on X (fka Twitter) for news, interesting articles, and discussions with other followers: shorturl.at/imHY9 Scientists say our consciousness is the product of our brains, with purposes set by evolutionary fitness. Theologians believe our consciousness reflects the God who created it, with majestic purpose of eternal life. Mystics hold my consciousness is a drop in the ocean of cosmic consciousness, with cycles and return. For sure, consciousness is a test case. Get free access to Closer to Truth's library of 5,000 videos: bit.ly/376lkKN Ned Block is an American philosopher working in the field of the philosophy of mind who has made important contributions to matters of consciousness and cognitive science. Subscribe to the Closer To Truth podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen: shorturl.at/hwGP3 Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.

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