An article by Robert Lawrence Kuhn discussing various theories of consciousness, from materialist to non-materialist perspectives, and exploring their impact on ultimate questions.
Theories of consciousness span a spectrum from physicalist to nonphysicalist, including materialism, non-reductive physicalism, quantum theories, panpsychisms, and dualisms, among others, with extensive subcategories particularly in materialism. Each theory is typically described by its proponents without much critique or comparison to other theories. The implications of these theories are evaluated based on their answers to questions about meaning, AI consciousness, virtual immortality, and survival beyond death, offering a comprehensive landscape of consciousness.
