"zombie hypothesis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zombie hypotheses [plural]
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  1. (philosophy) A philosophical hypothesis which suggests that an individual has no ability of knowing whether another individual is conscious. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-zombie_hypothesis-en-noun-k10zzLgR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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