Thomas Metzinger
Born in 1958
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Philosophy
Thomas Metzinger is a German philosopher and prominent figure in consciousness studies.
He is the director of theoretical philosophy at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz and an Adjunct Fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies.
Metzinger's work focuses on the nature of consciousness and the self.
In his 2003 book "Being No One," he argues that selves do not exist as entities but are ongoing processes created by the brain's self-model.
While praised for his understanding of neurobiology and consciousness, Metzinger's views on the non-existence of the self remain controversial and continue to spark debates in philosophical circles.
