David Chalmers
Australian philosopher of mind who formulated the 'hard problem of consciousness'—why physical processes give rise to subjective experience. The Conscious Mind argued against physicalism. His work has renewed debate about consciousness, qualia, and the nature of mind in both philosophy and neuroscience.
Works
- The Conscious MindChalmers' investigation of consciousness and the hard problem of explaining subjective experience scientifically
- Constructing the WorldChalmers' argument that the world could be constructed from a single base fact and perfect information
- Reality+Chalmers' exploration of virtual realities and the philosophical possibility of immersive artificial worlds
- Philosophy of Mind (editor)Edited collection of essays covering major topics and thinkers in contemporary philosophy of mind
- The Character of ConsciousnessEssays on consciousness, perception, meaning, and phenomenal properties in Chalmers' philosophical framework