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Conversely, while dualism accommodates the uniqueness of mental experiences, it raises challenges regarding the interaction between the mental and physical realms. This has led to the evolution of theories that reconcile the two perspectives, such as property dualism, which posits different kinds of properties that are both mental and physical.
The Allure of Panpsychism
A noteworthy approach emerging from these discussions is panpsychism, which proposes that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of all matter. This notion extends the concept of consciousness beyond human beings to elementary particles, suggesting that everything in the universe possesses some form of subjective experience.