# philosophical zombie

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A hypothetical being that lacks sentience and consciousness but appears to have, often used to illuminate various philosophical concepts.

## Etymology
Coined by British philosopher Robert Kirk in 1974.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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