Patricia S. Churchland Series

Patricia Smith Churchland operates at the intersection of neuroscience and philosophy, positing that understanding the brain is crucial to understanding the mind. She is associated with eliminativism, a school of thought that suggests traditional psychological concepts may need revision as our scientific grasp of brain function deepens. Her work extends into neuroethics, exploring choice and responsibility through the lens of brain function, evolution, and culture. Churchland is known for her naturalistic approach and a notably precise, neurochemically-informed way of describing her own internal states.