Philosopher
Paavo Pylkkänen
Overview
Paavo Pylkkänen (born 1959) is a Finnish philosopher of mind. He is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Skövde and a university lecturer in theoretical philosophy at the University of Helsinki. He is known for his work on mind-body studies, building on David Bohm's interpretation of quantum mechanics, in particular Bohm's view of the cosmos as an enfolding and unfolding whole including mind and matter.
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Ideas Paavo Pylkkänen discusses
- Mind–body problem
- David Bohm
- Ontology
- Physics
- Quantum mechanics
- Sweden
- De Broglie–Bohm theory
- Cognitive science
Place in the tradition
Part of Panpsychism.