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Reason, Truth, and History, by Hilary Putnam

31/12/1981 (Circa)

Together with the brain in a vat, brain transplantation is one of the favorite thought experiments of philosophers of personal identity (...) The best-known version is Hilary Putnam’s 'brains in a vat' in the first chapter of Reason, Truth, and History (1981).


Vidal, Fernando and Ortega, Francisco. Being Brains: Making the Cerebral Subject (Forms of Living) (...

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Hilary Putnam is a leading American philosopher who made major contributions to metaphysics, epistem...
At the link below, watch a video with Putman himself explaining the "brain in a vat" theory:
Brain in a Vat (Part 1)

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17/06/2013Beyond the Brain, by David BrooksBeyond the Brain, by David Brooks
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30/06/1963Self-Knowledge and Self-Identity, by Sidney ShoemakerSelf-Knowledge and Self-Identity, by Sidney Shoemaker
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
31/12/1981 (Circa)Reason, Truth, and History, by Hilary PutnamReason, Truth, and History, by Hilary Putnam
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/04/1981The Mind’s I, edited by Daniel C. Dennett and Douglas HofstadterThe Mind’s I, edited by Daniel C. Dennett and Douglas Hofstadter
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1981 (Circa)Philosophical Explanations, by Robert NozickPhilosophical Explanations, by Robert Nozick
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/129 (Circa)01/01/200 (Circa)Galenic CorpusGalenic Corpus
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
06/05/2015The Embodied Brain, by Kiverstein and MillerThe Embodied Brain, by Kiverstein and Miller
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/05/1993Exploding the Gene Myth, by Ruth Rubbard and Elijah WaldExploding the Gene Myth, by Ruth Rubbard and Elijah Wald
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/2005 (Circa)The Ethical Brain, by GazzanigaThe Ethical Brain, by Gazzaniga
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
22/12/2011Émergence du moi cérébral de Théodore Meynert à Antonio Damasio, by Arminjon, Ansermet, and MagistrettiÉmergence du moi cérébral de Théodore Meynert à Antonio Damasio, by Arminjon, Ansermet, and Magistretti
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/09/2007Can neuroscience be integrated into the DSM-V?, by Steven HymanCan neuroscience be integrated into the DSM-V?, by Steven Hyman
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
20/03/1989Quote by James D. WatsonQuote by James D. Watson
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
20/10/2004Completion of the Human Genome ProjectCompletion of the Human Genome Project
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/2011 (Circa)A Stone in a Spaghetti Bowl: The Biological and Metaphorical Brain in Neuro-Oncology, by Sky GrossA Stone in a Spaghetti Bowl: The Biological and Metaphorical Brain in Neuro-Oncology, by Sky Gross
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/2003 (Circa)Neurochemical Selves, by Nikolas RoseNeurochemical Selves, by Nikolas Rose
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
20/02/2009Identity, Identification, and the Brain, by Emily MartinIdentity, Identification, and the Brain, by Emily Martin
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/09/2011Constituting Neurologic Subjects: Neuroscience, Subjectivity, and the Mundane Significance of the Brain, by Pickersgill, Cunningham-Burley and MartinConstituting Neurologic Subjects: Neuroscience, Subjectivity, and the Mundane Significance of the Brain, by Pickersgill, Cunningham-Burley and Martin
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
11/01/2013Neurobiology in Public and Private Discourse: The Case of Adults with ADHD, by Broer and HeeringsNeurobiology in Public and Private Discourse: The Case of Adults with ADHD, by Broer and Heerings
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
21/09/2015Thomas Insel appointed head of the new life sciences unit of AlphabetThomas Insel appointed head of the new life sciences unit of Alphabet
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01/01/1960 (Circa)31/12/1969 (Circa)Widespread of the definition of death according to brain-based criteria in clinical practiceWidespread of the definition of death according to brain-based criteria in clinical practice
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
24/12/2011The Transatlantic Divide Over Brain Death Determination and the Debate, by WijdicksThe Transatlantic Divide Over Brain Death Determination and the Debate, by Wijdicks
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
16/10/1997Japan's Organ Transplantation LawJapan's Organ Transplantation Law
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
23/10/2000Brain Death and Transplantation in Japan, by Masahiro MoriokaBrain Death and Transplantation in Japan, by Masahiro Morioka
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/2002 (Circa)Twice Dead: Organ Transplants and the Reinvention of Death, by Margaret LockTwice Dead: Organ Transplants and the Reinvention of Death, by Margaret Lock
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
11/01/2010Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome: A New Name for the Vegetative State or Apallic Syndrome, by Steven LaureysUnresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome: A New Name for the Vegetative State or Apallic Syndrome, by Steven Laureys
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
19/01/2014Death, treatment decisions and the permanent vegetative state: evidence from families and experts, by Stephen HollandDeath, treatment decisions and the permanent vegetative state: evidence from families and experts, by Stephen Holland
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
06/10/2010Withdrawal of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration for Patients in a Permanent Vegetative State: Changing Tack, by Catherine ConstableWithdrawal of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration for Patients in a Permanent Vegetative State: Changing Tack, by Catherine Constable
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06/06/1995The DNA Mystique, by Dorothy Nelkin and Susan LindeeThe DNA Mystique, by Dorothy Nelkin and Susan Lindee
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01/06/2004How to Talk About the Body? The Normative Dimension of Science Studies, by Bruno LatourHow to Talk About the Body? The Normative Dimension of Science Studies, by Bruno Latour
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19/06/2013The Problem with the Neuroscience Backlash, by Gary MarcusThe Problem with the Neuroscience Backlash, by Gary Marcus
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
18/06/2013David Brooks and the Anti-Neuroscience Backlash, by Paul WaldmanDavid Brooks and the Anti-Neuroscience Backlash, by Paul Waldman
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
03/01/1988Technologies of the Self, by Michel FoucaultTechnologies of the Self, by Michel Foucault
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1993 (Circa)Le philosophe et son scalpel: le problème de l'identité personnelle, by Stéphane FerretLe philosophe et son scalpel: le problème de l'identité personnelle, by Stéphane Ferret
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
15/12/1983Beyond Structuralism and Hermeneutics, by FoucaultBeyond Structuralism and Hermeneutics, by Foucault
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
27/07/2011More Dead Than Dead: Perceptions of Persons in the Persistent Vegetative State, by Kurt GrayMore Dead Than Dead: Perceptions of Persons in the Persistent Vegetative State, by Kurt Gray
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01/01/1988 (Circa)Real People: Personal Identity Without Thought Experiments, by Kathleen WilkesReal People: Personal Identity Without Thought Experiments, by Kathleen Wilkes
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
21/06/2003Is It Me or My Brain? Depression and Neuroscientific Facts, by Joseph DumitIs It Me or My Brain? Depression and Neuroscientific Facts, by Joseph Dumit
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02/01/2013Neurobiological Narratives: Experiences of Mood Disorder Through the Lens of Neuroimaging, by Daniel BuchmanNeurobiological Narratives: Experiences of Mood Disorder Through the Lens of Neuroimaging, by Daniel Buchman
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
21/02/2013Neuro: The New Brain Sciences and the Management of the Mind, by Nikolas Rose and Joelle Abi-RachedNeuro: The New Brain Sciences and the Management of the Mind, by Nikolas Rose and Joelle Abi-Rached
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01/02/2012Rebelling Against the Brain: Public Engagement with the ‘Neurological Adolescent, by Choudhury, McKinney and MertenRebelling Against the Brain: Public Engagement with the ‘Neurological Adolescent, by Choudhury, McKinney and Merten
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01/03/2008A Social Neuroscience Perspective on Adolescent Risk-Taking, by Laurence SteinbergA Social Neuroscience Perspective on Adolescent Risk-Taking, by Laurence Steinberg
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01/07/2013Brain Talk: Power and Negotiation in Children’s Discourse About Self, Brain, and Behavior, by Ilina SinghBrain Talk: Power and Negotiation in Children’s Discourse About Self, Brain, and Behavior, by Ilina Singh
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01/01/1969 (Circa)Brain Transplantation and Personal Identity, by Roland PuccettiBrain Transplantation and Personal Identity, by Roland Puccetti
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
22/04/1999The Genetic Self, by June PetersThe Genetic Self, by June Peters
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/04/2013How Has Neuroscience Affected Lay Understandings of Personhood?, by O'Connor and JoffeHow Has Neuroscience Affected Lay Understandings of Personhood?, by O'Connor and Joffe
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1995 (Circa)Scott Gilbert's article about four biological views of the body/self—the neural, immunological, genetic, and phenotypicScott Gilbert's article about four biological views of the body/self—the neural, immunological, genetic, and phenotypic
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05/08/1968Harvard Medical School landmark reportHarvard Medical School landmark report
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1929 (Circa)The World, the Flesh, and the Devil, by J.D. BernalThe World, the Flesh, and the Devil, by J.D. Bernal
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01/01/1690 (Circa)The Second Treatise of Government, by John LockeThe Second Treatise of Government, by John Locke
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1701 BCE (Circa)Edwin Smith surgical papyrusEdwin Smith surgical papyrus
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1621 (Circa)Anatomy of Melancholy, by Robert BurtonAnatomy of Melancholy, by Robert Burton
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1649 (Circa)Passions of the Soul, by René DescartesPassions of the Soul, by René Descartes
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/351 BCE (Circa)De Anima, by AristotleDe Anima, by Aristotle
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01/01/120101/01/1599AristotelianismAristotelianism
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/401 BCE (Circa)On the Sacred Disease, by HippocratesOn the Sacred Disease, by Hippocrates
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1575 (Circa)The Tryal of Wits, by Juan HuarteThe Tryal of Wits, by Juan Huarte
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1664 (Circa)The Anatomy of the Brain and Nerves, by Thomas WillisThe Anatomy of the Brain and Nerves, by Thomas Willis
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1661 (Circa)01/01/1699 (Circa)CorpuscularianismCorpuscularianism
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1694 (Circa)Essay Concerning Human Understanding, by John LockeEssay Concerning Human Understanding, by John Locke
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1760 (Circa)Analytical Essay on the Faculties of the Soul, by Charles Bonnet
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1907 (Circa)Quote by Auguste Forel
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1912 (Circa)Quote by Oskar Vogt
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1796 (Circa)01/01/1840 (Circa)PhrenologyPhrenology
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1861 (Circa)The case of Tan, studied by Paul BrocaThe case of Tan, studied by Paul Broca
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
18/04/1955Albert Einstein's deathAlbert Einstein's death
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1950 (Circa)Cybernetics
Chap. 1: Genealogy of the Cerebral Subject
01/01/1924 (Circa)First human electroencephalogram (EEG) recordedFirst human electroencephalogram (EEG) recorded
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01/01/1990 (Circa)Neuroplasticity
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01/01/2003 (Circa)Jonathon Keats copyrights his brain
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01/01/1844 (Circa)The Duality of the Mind, by Arthur Wigan
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01/01/1874 (Circa)The Brain Power of Man: Has He Two Brains or Has He One?, by Brown-Séquard
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01/01/1900 (Circa)New Methods in Education, by James Liberty Tadd
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01/01/1903 (Circa)Foundation of the British Ambidextral Culture Society
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27/12/2006Article on Brain Calisthenics, at The New York TimesArticle on Brain Calisthenics, at The New York Times
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01/01/1828 (Circa)The Constitution of Man Considered in Relation to External Objects, by George CombeThe Constitution of Man Considered in Relation to External Objects, by George Combe
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01/01/1887 (Circa)First Book in Physiology and Hygiene, by John Harvey KelloggFirst Book in Physiology and Hygiene, by John Harvey Kellogg
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01/01/1859 (Circa)Self-Help, by Samuel SmilesSelf-Help, by Samuel Smiles
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01/01/1869 (Circa)01/01/1885 (Circa)The New Thought or Mind Cure Movement
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01/01/2002 (Circa)Foundation of the Posit Science Corporation
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01/01/1960 (Circa)Right-brain boom
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01/03/1992Smart for Life, by Michael D. Chafetz
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15/01/2001The Executive Brain, by Elkhonon GoldbergThe Executive Brain, by Elkhonon Goldberg
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