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Panpsychism is related to the universe because it is a philosophical doctrine asserting that consciousness or mind is a fundamental, ubiquitous feature that exists throughout the entire universe [1], [2], [3]. This perspective frames the mental as a field-like entity or intrinsic nature spread across the universe, as discussed in philosophical arguments regarding its viability [4], [5], [6].
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Panpsychism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2015 Edition) plato.stanford.edu 3 facts
claimSome versions of panpsychism conceptualize mind as a field-like entity or as something analogous to energy that is spread throughout the universe rather than being dependent on specific objects.
claimPanpsychism asserts that mind suffuses the universe, which contrasts with emergentism, which asserts that mind appears only at specific times and places under rare conditions.
claimPanpsychism is the philosophical doctrine that mind is a fundamental feature of the world which exists throughout the universe.
PANPSYCHISM (Philosophy of Mind Series) - Amazon.com amazon.com 2 facts
claimThe book being reviewed discusses 'quiddity,' which is defined as the necessary intrinsic nature of things in the universe.
claimThomas Nagel argued in 1979 that if reductionism and dualism fail, and a non-reductionist form of strong emergence cannot be made intelligible, then panpsychism—the thesis that mental being is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of the universe—might be a viable alternative.
Panpsychism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2025 Edition) plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimPanpsychists assert that consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous property of the universe.