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panpsychism

American  
[pan-sahy-kiz-uhm] / pænˈsaɪ kɪz əm /

noun

  1. a theory that all matter has some form of consciousness.


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He supports Integrated Information Theory, which proposes that any system with a sufficiently high level of integrated information has some form of subjective experience, offering a scientific interpretation of panpsychism.

From Science Daily Apr. 6, 2026

Based on these challenges, Koch suggests it may be necessary to revisit older philosophical ideas like idealism or panpsychism.

From Science Daily Apr. 6, 2026

To Skrbina, the solution to these intractable problems defining consciousness is through a philosophical concept known as panpsychism.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2024

No one in their right mind would discuss Dualism, panpsychism, idealism.

From Salon Apr. 21, 2024

Friedrich Paulsen, whose panpsychism has already been cited, is an excellent case in point.

From The Approach to Philosophy by Perry, Ralph Barton

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