Chalmers, David

David Chalmers is a philosopher best known for exploring the "hard problem" of consciousness—why and how subjective experience arises from physical brain processes. He distinguishes between different aspects of consciousness, such as its sensory qualities and cognitive functions, advocating that understanding consciousness requires both scientific and philosophical approaches. Chalmers also discusses ideas like "panpsychism," suggesting consciousness might be a fundamental feature of the universe. His work bridges philosophy, neuroscience, and physics, aiming to deepen our understanding of the mind and its connection to the physical world.