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February 8, 2026Filozofija i drustvo0 citationsOpen Access

What is it like to be the universe?

PMPaul Marshall

Key Points

  • This exploration aims to understand the nature of subjectivity attributed to the universe as a whole.
  • Reviewing philosophical literature on cosmopsychism
  • Analyzing perspectives on mystical experiences
  • Interpreting findings through modified Leibnizian monadology
  • Identifying varying opinions on universal subjectivity, from chaotic to advanced concepts.
  • Highlighting the potential of mystical experiences to convey a sense of unity with the universe.
  • Proposing a model of intersubjectivity involving multiple cosmic subjects.

Abstract

Cosmopsychism attributes subjectivity to the universe as a whole. What might that subjectivity be like? There are differing opinions in the philosophical literature, ranging from ?simply a mess? to highly advanced. Mystical experience, if it genuinely brings unity or identity with the universe, could provide some insight. The evidence points to conscious mind of extraordinary quality and perhaps a universe with many cosmic subjects, an intersubjectivity that can be interpreted through the lens of a modified Leibnizian monadology.

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Paul Marshall (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6988290a0fc35cd7a884911chttps://doi.org/10.2298/fid2504811m
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