151. Neurobiologist, Philosopher, and Addict

Owen Flanagan's newest book details his 20-year dependence on alcohol and pills — and outlines his research on what addiction can tell us about the nature of consciousness. SOURCES: Owen Flanagan, philosopher, neurobiologist, and professor emeritus at Duke University. RESOURCES: What Is It Like to Be an Addict?: Understanding Substance Abuse, by Owen Flanagan (2025). Consciousness Reconsidered, by Owen Flanagan (1993). Against Happiness, by Owen Flanagan, Joseph E. LeDoux, Bobby Bingle, Daniel M. Haybron, Batja Mesquita, Michele Moody-Adams, Songyao Ren, Anna Sun, and Yolonda Y. Wilson. (2023). The Bodhisattva's Brain: Buddhism Naturalized, by Owen Flanagan (2013). The Really Hard Problem: Meaning in a Material World, by Owen Flanagan (2009). Big Book, by Alcoholics Anonymous. " Impact of the DSM-IV to DSM-5 Changes on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, " by Cristie Glasheen, Kathryn Batts, Rhonda Karg, Jonaki Bose, Sarra Hedden, and Kathryn Piscopo (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2016). EXTRAS: " Professor Carl Hart Argues All Drugs Should Be Legal — Can He Convince Steve? " by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021). Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Li…