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“This doctrine, that of the ghost in the machine, strictly separates the mind or soul from the body. And by doing so it takes the soul outside the sphere of mechanical or scientific explanation. It splits the world of the mind from the world of science. It is often supposed to protect our cherished free will.”

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Simon Blackburn
Simon Blackburn

Simon Blackburn is a renowned British philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and philosophy of language. His research spans across various fields including moral philosophy, logic, philosophy of language, and philosophy of religion. Blackburn's works are extensive, including analyses of moral intuition, the meaning of language, and philosophical arguments. more

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