Jackson, Frank

Frank Jackson is an American philosopher known for his work on the philosophy of mind and consciousness. His most famous thought experiment, "Mary's Room," explores whether physical knowledge can fully explain conscious experience, suggesting that some knowledge—like the sensation of seeing color—may be beyond purely physical understanding. Jackson argues that subjective experiences, or qualia, highlight the limits of a solely physical explanation of the mind. His work has significantly contributed to ongoing debates about the nature of consciousness and the mind-body problem, making him a key figure in contemporary philosophy of mind.