Peter Carruthers (philosopher)

Peter Carruthers is a philosopher who specializes in the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. He explores questions about consciousness, how we think, remember, and experience the world. Carruthers argues that much of our mental life, like thinking and feeling, depends on internal, automatic processes within our mind rather than solely on external interactions. His work often examines how our minds develop and function, highlighting the importance of mental representations — the internal pictures or models we create of the world. Overall, he seeks to understand the nature of our mental abilities and how they shape our identity and behavior.