Galen Strawson

Galen Strawson is a philosopher known for his ideas about consciousness and the mind-body relationship. He challenges traditional physicalism, which states that everything is purely physical, by arguing that if consciousness is real, it cannot be fully explained by physical processes alone. Strawson supports panpsychism, the view that consciousness is a fundamental part of the universe, present in all things to some degree. He believes this perspective can better explain the richness of our conscious experiences while also aligning with scientific understandings of the world. His work invites deeper consideration of how we understand reality and consciousness.