philosophical zombie

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Etymology

Coined by British philosopher Robert Kirk in 1974.

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philosophical zombie (plural philosophical zombies)

  1. (philosophy) A hypothetical being that lacks sentience and consciousness but appears to have, often used to illuminate various philosophical concepts.

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