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Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 2: Thanks for Nothing, Descartes!

Why do neuroscientists insist on sticking with a theory of consciousness that is based on an error? I think we can all thank Rene Descartes for leading us into this fine mess! [The following discussion is based on information that…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 29, 2019
  • Philosophy of Mind

Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 3: Looking Into Your Head!

This post continues the discussion I began in “Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 2.” This discussion has to do with Alva’s chapter titled, “Looking Into the Head.” I do recommend that you read this series of posts in order, … Read…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 28, 2019
  • Philosophy of Mind

Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 4: Neural Plasticity

Here, Professor Noe takes us into a deep dive of something called “neural plasticity.” This post continues the discussion I began in “Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 3.” I do recommend that you read this series of posts in … Read…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 27, 2019
  • Philosophy of Mind

Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 5: Perception, “Can I Believe My Lying Eyes?”

Every student of the philosophy of mind must at some point, preferably early on in their studies, come face-to-face with the “Grand Illusion.” Professor Noe does a superb job of explaining the illusion to us. This post continues the discussion…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 26, 2019
  • Philosophy of Mind

Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 6: Perception, “The Grand Illusion Isn’t Real. Oh, Surprise!”

The following discussion is based on information that can be found fully described in Alva Noe’s book, Out of Our Heads: Why You Are Not Your Brain and Other Lessons from the Biology of Consciousness and Alva Noe’s article from…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 26, 2019
  • Philosophy of Mind

Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 7: The Door to Perception

PLEASE NOTE: I lied. Sorry. I was sure I could complete Alva Noe’s discussion of the Grand Illusion in one final blog post on the subject, but I know now that this isn’t possible without making this post improperly long,…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 24, 2019
  • Philosophy of Mind

Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 8: Out of Your Head

The following discussion is based on information that can be found fully described in Alva Noe’s book, Out of Our Heads: Why You Are Not Your Brain and Other Lessons from the Biology of Consciousness and Alva Noe’s article from…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 23, 2019
  • Philosophy of Mind

Alva Noe’s Philosophical Concepts 9: Virtual Reality, Dreams, and Conclusion

The following discussion is based on information that can be found fully described in Alva Noe’s book, Out of Our Heads: Why You Are Not Your Brain and Other Lessons from the Biology of Consciousness. I urge you to ……

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 22, 2019
  • 2019 France & Spain

A rolling stone gathers no moss, but sure gets dirty!

Well, in yet another clear case of “life interruptus,” my hopes for finishing my Alva Noe consciousness blog before leaving on our next overseas adventure have been dashed. Why? Because I was too damned lazy and besides, we are off…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 18, 2019
  • 2019 France & Spain, Uncategorized

Our 2019 Adventures in France & Spain (part 1 – Provence)

Provence (Roussillon) It’s always surprising how long the wait seems before going on vacation, then suddenly you’re traveling and soon, before you know what is happening, you are back, the vacation is over and you’re thinking, “Wow, that was fast!”…

  • Jeff Drake
  • October 17, 2019
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