Embarking on an exploration of the mind-body problem has led me to uncover a wealth of insightful references that have both broadened my understanding and deepened my questions. In this ongoing series, I’ve touched on various aspects of this philosophical quandary, citing numerous works along the way. To streamline this process and provide a central resource for both myself and my readers, I’ve decided to compile all these references into a single, comprehensive list. This post will serve as a dynamic bibliography or works cited page, which I will update periodically as I discover new materials. This way, we can have a consolidated base of resources that enhances our journey through the complexities of the mind-body debate.

Follow my ongoing journey through the philosophy of mind and body—including the mysteries of consciousness—by exploring the related articles linked below. You’ll also find a complete reference list for further reading.

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Last update: October 29, 2025

Resources

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Antic, Ivan. The Physics of Consciousness: In the Quantum Field, Minerals, Plants, Animals and Human Souls. May 8, 2021

Baggini, Julian.  Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of consciousness – their discoveries are troubling. The Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/non-fiction/mystery-consciousness-free-will-science-philosophy-answer/ 24 February 2024

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Craig, William Lane. Doctrine of Man – Part 10: Refuting Reductive and Non-Reductive Physicalism https://youtu.be/04UqtJafWCA?si=L-lGE0UjipJqZzbG

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Fischer. John Martin, Opinion: A philosopher, after a lifetime of study, concludes, yes, people have free will. LA Times https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-10-22/humans-free-will-biology-neuroscience Oct. 22, 2023

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Goff, Philip. The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve https://theconversation.com/the-mystery-of-consciousness-shows-there-may-be-a-limit-to-what-science-alone-can-achieve-225034 15 MAR 2024

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Hawkins, Joshua, Scientists can’t decide if consciousness is real or fake. https://bgr.com/science/scientists-cant-decide-if-consciousness-is-real-or-fake/ Mar 25, 2024

Hofstadter, Douglas and Daniel Dennett.  “The Mind’s I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self and Soul”

Horgan, John. Quantum Mechanics, the Mind-Body Problem and Negative Theology, Scientific American Dec 2020  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/quantum-mechanics-the-mind-body-problem-and-negative-theology/

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