Buddhist physicalism? Non-self metaphysics and phenomenal consciousness

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Buddhist non-self metaphysics provides a framework for understanding phenomenal consciousness that can be evaluated in relation to physicalist theories of mind. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Jan Westerhoff

doi:10.1080/09608788.2026.2681880

June 30, 2026British Journal for the History of Philosophy

Buddhist physicalism? Non-self metaphysics and phenomenal consciousness

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Examine the relationship between Buddhist non-self metaphysics and phenomenal consciousness.
Philosophical analysis of ancient Indian texts
Comparison of Cārvāka materialism with Buddhist thought
Exploration of implications for consciousness theory
Identified parallels between Cārvāka materialism and Buddhist non-self views
Established that phenomenal consciousness may arise from non-materialist perspectives
Highlighted the relevance of these discussions in contemporary philosophy

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Philosophical analysis explores non-self metaphysics and consciousness in ancient Indian materialism, highlighting implications for understanding reality.

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