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John C. Eccles is a prominent neuroscientist who extensively theorized on the origins and nature of consciousness, arguing that it arises from specific cerebral adaptations [1] and defending dualism as the necessary framework to preserve its data [2]. Furthermore, he explored the evolutionary implications of consciousness [3] and investigated its relationship with brain dynamics and mental causation [4].

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Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy 1 fact

claimFriedrich Beck and John Eccles' approach to consciousness focuses primarily on brain states and brain dynamics, with the exception of John Eccles' specific ideas regarding mental causation.

Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 1 fact

claimJohn Eccles and Karl Popper argued that epiphenomenalism makes the evolution of consciousness inexplicable because it renders consciousness inert and useless, and useless features do not evolve.

Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact

claimJohn Eccles argues that special anatomical and physical adaptations of the mammalian cerebral cortex gave rise to consciousness.

Dualism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Winter 2016 Edition) plato.stanford.edu Howard Robinson · Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy 1 fact

perspectiveNeurologists Charles Sherrington and John Eccles defended dualism as the only theory capable of preserving the data of consciousness.