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Brains in a vat, philosophy: thought experiment of Hilary Putnam (in Reason, truth and history, New York, Cambridge University Press, 1981) in which brains are floating in a nutrient solution while the reality is simulated through electrical impulses. It is about the question whether we can be sure not to be in such a situation. See also skepticism, reference, knowledge, causal theory of knowledge._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
Author | Item | More concepts for author | |
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Chalmers, David | Brains in a Vat | Chalmers, David | |
Danto, Arthur C. | Brains in a Vat | Danto, Arthur C. | |
Davidson, Donald | Brains in a Vat | Davidson, Donald | |
Evans, Gareth | Brains in a Vat | Evans, Gareth | |
Nozick, Robert | Brains in a Vat | Nozick, Robert | |
Poundstone, W. | Brains in a Vat | Poundstone, W. | |
Putnam, Hilary | Brains in a Vat | Putnam, Hilary | |
Rorty, Richard | Brains in a Vat | Rorty, Richard | |
Searle, John R. | Brains in a Vat | Searle, John R. | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2025-02-18 |