Athanatism

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The book explores Ernst Haeckel's groundbreaking views on consciousness, emphasizing his stance against dualism and supernatural explanations. Haeckel argues for a physicalist approach to studying self-awareness, asserting that consciousness is a natural phenomenon rooted in the brain's biochemistry. By rejecting spiritualist perspectives, he advocates for a scientific understanding of consciousness that acknowledges its emergence as part of the natural world. His insights challenge traditional notions of the soul and highlight the importance of examining the material basis of consciousness.