Philosophical conceptions of the self: implications for cognitive science

@article{Gallagher2000PhilosophicalCO,
  title={Philosophical conceptions of the self: implications for cognitive science},
  author={Shaun Gallagher},
  journal={Trends in Cognitive Sciences},
  year={2000},
  volume={4},
  pages={14-21}
}
  • S. Gallagher
  • Published 1 January 2000
  • Psychology
  • Trends in Cognitive Sciences
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