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“To bring the tools of science and to recognize that the flaw in the Cartesian Duality and to bring the tools of science to look at this question of mind and consciousness and to explore it using the tools of science â€" instead of saying, as has been the tradition for 400 years, that consciousness…” quote by Edgar Mitchell
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“To bring the tools of science and to recognize that the flaw in the Cartesian Duality and to bring the tools of science to look at this question of mind and consciousness and to explore it using the tools of science â€" instead of saying, as has been the tradition for 400 years, that consciousness is not a proper subject for science to look at.”

Edgar Mitchell

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Science should study consciousness rather than dismiss it as unscientific

In simple terms: Science can explore mind and consciousness

Key Takeaway

Apply scientific methods to consciousness research

Themes

science consciousness methodology

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

academic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • public discourse
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy of mind empiricism dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we design experiments for consciousness?
  • What biases impede scientific study of mind?
A Different Perspective

Scientific tools may be limited for subjective experience

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