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Materialism

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Summary

General-audience overview of materialism in philosophy, including the modern physicalist refinement and the standard objections.

Why it matters here

Companion to SEP Physicalism — gives a less technical entry point.

Linked claims

Evidence score 7/10
Materialism / physicalism

Physical mechanism explains an enormous range of phenomena. The qualitative character of experience is the open exception.

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