British philosopher who has developed a comprehensive account of the stream of consciousness and temporal experience — arguing that experience has intrinsic temporal extension.
Stream of Consciousness: temporal experience cannot be explained by instantaneous experiences plus memory — a specious present with temporal thickness is required; experiences overlap to constitute the stream. Self: an essay on the theory of personal identity.
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