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Elsewhere, GE:
.My first book, written under my real name, was a metaphysical story that did rather well, especially in foreign language translations, and remains a popular internet cult classic. Two of its chapters have been filmed, republished, excerpted by a respected philosopher, and used in philosophy courses about the nature of consciousness
M: Oh, so it seems you are Terrel Miedaner, author of 'The Soul of Anna Klane' - copyright, the Church of Physical Theology. Are you, really ? So - please, tell me - how were the chapters misused?
And how have they been used in philosophy courses, which ones, where and when ?
GE:
In my opinion, the chapters were not misused, as explained in an earlier post. However, I'd welcome other perspectives on this.Miedaner used both chapters to present strong beliefs of the sort that would normally be associated with an atheistic position, and that is how Hofstadter employed them. However, he knew better. "...Anna Klane" was presenting a theory that, while certainly not a Christian perspective, was decidedly not atheistic. It used those chapters to show an alternative viewpoint, ultimately employing them to support its unique perspective about the relationship between soul and brain. Had Hofstadter been philosophically honest he would have mentioned as much within his discussion of those chapters.
If you wish, they and reflections from the 'Mind's I' can be read online.
Also used as part of a philosophy course 'Mind and Reality' (Fall 2013) - apparently run by philosopher David James Barnett.
Here :
http://www.davidjamesbar.net/M%26R/Mind ... 0Beast.pdf
http://www.davidjamesbar.net/M%26R/Mind ... ality.html
http://www.davidjamesbar.net/About/Davi ... sophy.html
The film referred to by GE,' The Beast' is 12 minutes long:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0195543/
Review by Miedaner:
Haven't been able to find a copy of this filmette; would really like to see it - perhaps on youtube ??My only complaint is that, as in "The Mind's I", Martha's story is interpreted incorrectly, the opposite of its intended context. And it is not a short story at all, but a chapter in a short book. Alas. I'm still delighted; the finished product recreated the tears I lost writing it.
Perhaps if I could find the cult...since '[it]...remains a popular internet cult classic.'
Oh, might that be the 'Church of Physical Theology', linked to GE's book 'Digital Universe-Analog Soul' - chapters of which can be read, here:
http://www.beon-cpt.com/index.htm