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Name: The Mind's I
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Author: Douglas R. Hofstadter

The Mind's I is a curated anthology that brings together essays, addresses, lectures, and literary pieces to probe questions of self, identity, and consciousness. Through contributions by Jorge Luis Borges, Richard Dawkins, John Searle, and Robert Nozick, the volume presents diverse perspectives on the mind-body relationship, the soul, and the possibility of artificial intelligence. The selections range from philosophical explorations to literary fiction and scientific speculation, offering readers a multidisciplinary dialogue on what constitutes the self.

First publish date: 1962

Genre: Philosophy/Philosophy of Mind

Authors: Douglas R. Hofstadter

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