Neutral Monism and the Scientific Study of Consciousness (William Seager)
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Abstract: A scientific theory of consciousness could be merely descriptive, nothing more than a kind of empirical, statistical phenomenology. We already have a lot of data which fit into this kind of modest theorizing. Better would be a theory which reveals the nature of consciousness. Here a famous gap looms between any such theory of consciousness and a theory of the conscious brain, neither of which are actually in our possession. The gap is so serious and so immense that it has led to remarkable responses, such as the illusionist view that consciousness does not exist. I think the gap suggests there are lurking assumptions about the nature of both consciousness and matter which are fundamentally at odds with one another. A ‘neutral monist’ view may be able to avoid these assumptions to find a place in nature for consciousness and scientific theorizing about it.
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Excellent critique of current ‘science of consciousness in first half, sad end in inexplicable presence; thanks you!
Thank you
Since it has already been shown that matter is energy, why not also equate energy, consciousness, presence and existence? They all seem to refer to the same thing. They refer to that which is.
@jasoncruz19800
7 ай бұрын
No, very different things...
I was wondering about the observer and I know I can create an observer say 3 miles high , yet I have no domain in *Domains of Being for the observer. Maybe because I'm really looking to identify body's of self . ?
What is something "In-Itself".? Does Consciousness arise from the brain. No. We can directly experience Pure Consciousness by transcending thought. No problem. Access "Mahamritunjaya mantra - Sacred Sounds Choir" and listen to it for 5 min per day for at least two weeks. In due time you will tap into and merge with Consciousness (Brahman, the Transcendental Absolute).