The Brain in a Vat Gregory Maguire By closely examining Infinite Jest

By closely examining Infinite Jest

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The Brain in a Vat Gregory Maguire By closely examining Infinite JestThe scenario of the brain in a vat, first aired thirty five years ago in Hilary Putnam's classic paper, has been deeply influential in philosophy of mind and language, epistemology, and metaphysics. This collection of new essays examines the scenario and its philosophical ramifications and applications, as well as the challenges which it has faced. The essays review historical applications of the brain in a vat scenario and consider its impact on