What does this research mean for the field?

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.

What question did this study set out to answer?

Examine the relationship between Buddhist non-self metaphysics and phenomenal consciousness.

July 3, 2026

Buddhist physicalism? Non-self metaphysics and phenomenal consciousness

Key Points

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

Abstract

One of the many schools of philosophy that populated the variegated intellectual landscape of ancient India was that of the Cārvākas, who defended an early form of materialism.1 The Cārvākas were h...

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