O panpsiquismo
Example: O panpsiquismo sugere que a consciência está presente em toda a matéria.
Definition
"Panpsychism" is the philosophical view that consciousness or mind-like qualities are fundamental and ubiquitous in all matter, suggesting that everything in the universe, from the smallest particles to complex beings, possesses some form of consciousness or experience.
Etymology
The word "panpsychism" comes from the Greek roots 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'psyche' meaning 'soul' or 'mind,' combined with the suffix '-ism' indicating a doctrine or belief. Did you know that this term has been used in philosophy since the 19th century to express the idea that mind is a universal feature?
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