# THE ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF PANPSYCHISM Edited **Opening (not a real abstract):** “This book provides a rich and novel discussion of one of the most exciting (and hardest) issues in philosophy, namely the nature of consciousness, by taking seriously panpsychism. It contains a large variety and number of quality contributions, both from a historical and a contemporary perspective, which makes it a book of reference indispensable for anyone interested in the field. A great read and an inspiring contribution to the philosophical debate about the nature of consciousness.” Jiri Benovsky, University of Fribourg, Switzerland “The rise to prominence of panpsychism is a response to a growing disillusionment with orthodox physicalism. If you want to know the history, strengths and weaknesses of this surprising revival of an ancient metaphysics, this wide-ranging collection is an excellent place to start.” **Authors:** [[William Seager]]