r/neurophilosophy
Group for the discussion on the new emerging field of Neurophilosophy and of those working in this field ( Churchlands) , as well as on…
How to think about r/neurophilosophy
This community focuses on neurophilosophy, exploring the intersection of neuroscience and philosophy. Members engage in discussions about how brain science informs philosophical questions, often referencing prominent figures like the Churchlands. The community is distinct for its blend of scientific inquiry and philosophical debate, making it a unique space for those interested in understanding the mind and behavior from multiple perspectives.
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Audience
Participants tend to be intellectually curious individuals, often with backgrounds in philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, or related fields. The community attracts a mix of students, academics, and enthusiasts who are eager to discuss complex ideas and theories. The vibe is generally respectful and inquisitive, with members valuing deep discussions and critical thinking.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes thought-provoking questions, in-depth analyses, and well-researched articles that bridge neuroscience and philosophy. Members appreciate clarity and depth, while overly simplistic or promotional posts tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages regular engagement, with a mix of original content and shared resources, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for learning.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable insights, research findings, or facilitating discussions can resonate well. Brands that contribute to the conversation without pushing products or services are more likely to be welcomed. Collaborating with thought leaders or sponsoring educational content may also align with the community's interests.
Top keywords
What r/neurophilosophy talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
- youtu.be
- scihb.com
- youtube.com
- shiningscience.com
- ryanbruno.substack.com
- reddit.com
- open.substack.com
- neuralnews.substack.com
- derstarkerewille.substack.com
- jerkytreats.dev
- unexaminedglitch.com
- neurophilosophycafe.com
- vectors.substack.com
- bartholomy.substack.com
- gwern.net
- thetheoryofthemechanicalmind.wordpress.com
- neurosafari.com
- technologyreview.com
- bartholomy.ooo
- drive.google.com
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/philosophiesde
- u/veterinarysite
- u/mtmag_dev52
- u/Universe144
- u/Vib_ration
- u/ARDO_official
- u/bosox246
- u/Neuro_Inspiration
- u/KundalinirRZA
- u/OpenlyFallible
- u/LordBritannicus
- u/AltRod
- u/jemchulo7
- u/Eunomiacus
- u/New-Loss-230
- u/ML-drew
- u/willmsterdude
- u/chicagobob2
- u/derstarkerewille
- u/vancity-
- u/carrero33
- u/candy_burner7133
- u/darrenjyc
- u/SonntagMorgen
- u/gwern
- u/CardboardDreams
- u/hackinthebochs
- u/TTotMM
- u/New-Werewolf-1249
- u/MeekaClara
- u/thatVrGuy7
- u/neurosafari
- u/Hiversitize
- u/Calamity_Dan
- u/mrbartholomy
- u/virtualmnemonic
- u/WhichEdge
- u/MergingConcepts
- u/trifanpopovic
- u/DerrickFarnell
- u/ekk3p
- u/lalalawliet
- u/[deleted]
- u/ThE_pLaAaGuE
- u/fchung
- u/Complete-Ad5058
- u/daddydilly694-20
- u/PhilosophyTO
- u/HamiltonBrae
- u/AutoModerator
- u/joemurray1994
- u/juliocesardossantos
- u/Last_Salad_5080
- u/InfinityScientist
- u/deosigh
- u/KeithGilmore
- u/themindin1500words
- u/kouluuu
- u/ribblle
- u/plank864
- u/No_Effort1921
- u/spyrangerx
- u/cellophane_lane
- u/Futures_Bot
- u/Jeramyhope1979
- u/TheRealAmeil
- u/haikyuunneuro
- u/VT-Boo
- u/rootlesscelt
- u/Key_Age7565
- u/MrInfinitumEnd
- u/Pyropeace
- u/friedrich_psinoza
- u/sharanyapn1
- u/LeatherJury4
- u/bober982
- u/User27041995
- u/Unlikely_Scapegoat
- u/bgrunna
- u/posinavrayudu
- u/throwawayyyuhh
- u/hechicewy
- u/intergalactic_kitten
- u/Kingbillion1
By votes
- u/veterinarysite
- u/philosophiesde
- u/OpenlyFallible
- u/mtmag_dev52
- u/bosox246
- u/ML-drew
- u/Hiversitize
- u/Calamity_Dan
- u/carrero33
- u/vancity-
- u/ARDO_official
- u/candy_burner7133
- u/virtualmnemonic
- u/Neuro_Inspiration
- u/chicagobob2
- u/mrbartholomy
- u/darrenjyc
- u/LordBritannicus
- u/WhichEdge
- u/willmsterdude
- u/trifanpopovic
- u/AltRod
- u/DerrickFarnell
- u/MergingConcepts
- u/ekk3p
- u/hackinthebochs
- u/lalalawliet
- u/[deleted]
- u/SonntagMorgen
- u/ThE_pLaAaGuE
- u/gwern
- u/CardboardDreams
- u/jemchulo7
- u/fchung
- u/PhilosophyTO
- u/TTotMM
- u/joemurray1994
- u/Complete-Ad5058
- u/daddydilly694-20
- u/HamiltonBrae
- u/AutoModerator
- u/juliocesardossantos
- u/Last_Salad_5080
- u/InfinityScientist
- u/New-Werewolf-1249
- u/KeithGilmore
- u/Eunomiacus
- u/themindin1500words
- u/derstarkerewille
- u/MeekaClara
- u/kouluuu
- u/ribblle
- u/plank864
- u/thatVrGuy7
- u/Universe144
- u/deosigh
- u/No_Effort1921
- u/spyrangerx
- u/cellophane_lane
- u/Futures_Bot
- u/Jeramyhope1979
- u/TheRealAmeil
- u/haikyuunneuro
- u/VT-Boo
- u/rootlesscelt
- u/New-Loss-230
- u/Key_Age7565
- u/MrInfinitumEnd
- u/KundalinirRZA
- u/Pyropeace
- u/friedrich_psinoza
- u/sharanyapn1
- u/LeatherJury4
- u/bober982
- u/User27041995
- u/Vib_ration
- u/Unlikely_Scapegoat
- u/bgrunna
- u/posinavrayudu
- u/neurosafari
- u/throwawayyyuhh
- u/hechicewy
- u/intergalactic_kitten
- u/Kingbillion1
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/ButtonholePhotophile
- u/fastspinecho
- u/Thelonious_Cube
- u/SelfAwareMachine
- u/Starshot84
- u/rand3289
- u/medbud
- u/hockiklocki
- u/imraqays
- u/JustMeRC
- u/Mmiguel6288
- u/LongSong333
- u/EatMyPossum
- u/iiioiia
- u/fimari
- u/AltRod
- u/DareIzADarkside
- u/jhaajii
- u/Chromanoid
- u/Euda-monia
- u/LocusStandi
- u/willmsterdude
- u/CardboardDreams
- u/gustoreddit51
- u/eolithic_frustum
- u/justneurostuff
- u/laystitcher
- u/saijanai
- u/zbignew
- u/OldPuppy00
- u/ravenora2
- u/havenyahon
- u/chsntt0
- u/SHUB_7ate9
- u/EntrancedRiver
- u/galtzo
- u/mczmczmcz
- u/somethingclassy
- u/Double-Fun-1526
- u/texture
- u/mooben
- u/possiblyranting
- u/thinkscout
- u/DrPhrawg
- u/Little4nt
- u/Kadkata_the_Great
- u/waddums
- u/Burnage
- u/Responsible_Date_935
- u/themindin1500words
- u/The_Book_of_Life
- u/IShouldNotPost
- u/StillBurningInside
- u/humanefly
- u/johnsamuels2000
- u/Dr_Bishop
- u/shedleskyred
- u/stewing_in_R
- u/PureAblution
- u/PhilosophicWax
- u/141421
- u/Professional_Bus861
- u/uisge-beatha
- u/Excali6ur
- u/[deleted]
- u/bonnsai
- u/DaleNanton
- u/lhommealenvers
- u/Matt_Phyche
- u/hackinthebochs
- u/TheWarOnEntropy
- u/IOnlyHaveIceForYou
- u/DNASnatcher
- u/kyrgyzstanec
- u/halpstonks
- u/Charge_Physical
- u/xoxoyoyo
- u/skoll43
- u/mvus
- u/Kindofblack
- u/JadedIdealist
- u/ringolstadt
- u/Tiramitsunami
- u/PrometheusLiberatus
- u/FaintDamnPraise
- u/Lewis-ly
By votes
- u/ButtonholePhotophile
- u/justneurostuff
- u/Starshot84
- u/fastspinecho
- u/LongSong333
- u/Thelonious_Cube
- u/medbud
- u/laystitcher
- u/FaintDamnPraise
- u/DareIzADarkside
- u/Burnage
- u/IShouldNotPost
- u/JustMeRC
- u/Mmiguel6288
- u/141421
- u/rand3289
- u/The_Book_of_Life
- u/Euda-monia
- u/thinkscout
- u/hackinthebochs
- u/texture
- u/hockiklocki
- u/CardboardDreams
- u/gustoreddit51
- u/SelfAwareMachine
- u/fimari
- u/Chromanoid
- u/LocusStandi
- u/Kindofblack
- u/imraqays
- u/havenyahon
- u/mczmczmcz
- u/somethingclassy
- u/iiioiia
- u/uisge-beatha
- u/Excali6ur
- u/TheWarOnEntropy
- u/skoll43
- u/Lewis-ly
- u/saijanai
- u/EatMyPossum
- u/Double-Fun-1526
- u/AltRod
- u/DrPhrawg
- u/Responsible_Date_935
- u/jhaajii
- u/willmsterdude
- u/DaleNanton
- u/lhommealenvers
- u/IOnlyHaveIceForYou
- u/DNASnatcher
- u/mvus
- u/JadedIdealist
- u/ringolstadt
- u/PrometheusLiberatus
- u/eolithic_frustum
- u/zbignew
- u/ravenora2
- u/chsntt0
- u/SHUB_7ate9
- u/EntrancedRiver
- u/galtzo
- u/Little4nt
- u/waddums
- u/themindin1500words
- u/StillBurningInside
- u/humanefly
- u/shedleskyred
- u/PureAblution
- u/PhilosophicWax
- u/[deleted]
- u/bonnsai
- u/Matt_Phyche
- u/xoxoyoyo
- u/Tiramitsunami
- u/OldPuppy00
- u/mooben
- u/stewing_in_R
- u/kyrgyzstanec
- u/Kadkata_the_Great
- u/johnsamuels2000
- u/Dr_Bishop
- u/Professional_Bus861
- u/Charge_Physical
- u/halpstonks
- u/possiblyranting
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FAQ
r/neurophilosophy — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/neurophilosophy have?
r/neurophilosophy has approximately 45,028 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/neurophilosophy created?
r/neurophilosophy was created on December 31, 2009 (16 years ago).
What is r/neurophilosophy about?
This community focuses on neurophilosophy, exploring the intersection of neuroscience and philosophy. Members engage in discussions about how brain science informs philosophical questions, often referencing prominent figures like the Churchlands. The community is distinct for its blend of scientific inquiry and philosophical debate, making it a unique space for those interes…
What subreddits are similar to r/neurophilosophy?
Communities similar to r/neurophilosophy include r/neuroscience, r/cogsci, r/neuro, r/philosophyofscience, r/metaphysics.
Who are the most active posters on r/neurophilosophy?
The most frequent posters on r/neurophilosophy include u/philosophiesde, u/veterinarysite, u/mtmag_dev52.
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