David Chalmers ↔ philosophy

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David Chalmers transitioned his academic career into philosophy after reading influential texts and reflecting on the mind [1], eventually pursuing graduate studies in the field despite lacking an undergraduate degree in the subject [2].

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David Chalmers Thinks the Hard Problem Is Really Hard scientificamerican.com Scientific American 2 facts

accountDavid Chalmers was surprised to learn from a philosophy advisor that he could enter a graduate philosophy program without an undergraduate degree in philosophy, a path he noted would be impossible in mathematics.

accountDavid Chalmers decided to switch his academic focus from mathematics to philosophy after traveling around Europe, reading books like 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance', and writing down thoughts about the mind.