Raymond Tallis
Philosopher, gerontologist, and former neurologist known for writings on consciousness and human nature; author of Circling Round Explicitness and other books exploring mind and philosophy.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 25min
Raymond Tallis on the Mystery of Human Beings
Raymond Tallis, philosopher and former neurologist known for writings on consciousness, offers a short tour of explicitness as the core mystery of being. He teases distinctions between what-is and that-it-is. He flags three big mysteries—origins of being, life, and consciousness. He critiques scientism and maps layers from sensation to propositional awareness.
