Owen Flanagan Biography

Owen Flanagan is a philosopher focused on the nature of consciousness and the mind. He approaches the problem of consciousness as both a scientific and philosophical challenge with realistic optimism. Flanagan proposes a 'natural method' for understanding consciousness that integrates subjective reports of conscious experiences, insights from psychology and cognitive science, and findings from neuroscience. His work also interprets scientific research into the roots of compassion, altruism, and peaceful human relationships.