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The Mind's I
by Douglas R. Hofstadter and Daniel C. Dennett
An anthology of stories and essays on self and soul, Borges to Turing, with reflections by the editors. A perfect introduction to philosophy of mind.
Read it if…
you want a mind-bending reader on identity.
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Skip it if…
you want a textbook.
Try instead: The Mind Is Flat →
Three things you will actually use
- Thought experiments teach.
- Where is the self?
- Reflect after each piece.
Do this first
Read 'Where Am I?'.
Our verdict
Fantasies on self.
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