Wednesday, March 14, 2007

William James on Consciousness

I believe that 'consciousness,' [...] is on the point of disappearing altogether. It is the name of a nonentity, and has no right to a place among first principles. Those who still cling to it are clinging to a mere echo, the faint rumor left behind by the disappearing 'soul' upon the air of philosophy.

(William James: Does 'Consciousness' Exist?)

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good for people to know.