Philosophy Program and Dean of the College Present
Self-consciousness in the split-brain subject
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Olin Humanities, Room 102
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
Elizabeth Schechter, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Washington University in St. Louis
Consciousness has sometimes been said to be dual, or divided, after split-brain surgery. But what about self-consciousness? In this paper, I argue that after split-brain surgery, the two hemispheres of the brain are associated with distinct self-conscious thinkers. On the other hand, there is something about the way their self-consciousness operates that makes them unlike other pairs of self-conscious thinkers and rather more like a single self-conscious human being.For more information, call 845-758-7270, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
Location: Olin Humanities, Room 102