Consciousness And Reductive Thinking
Consciousness and Reductive Thinking
Matt Midtgaard
I. Introduction
My goal in this paper is to determine if it is possible to reductively explain consciousness with regards to the mind/body problem. I will be using a few philosophers to help me determine if consciousness can possibly be explained using science such as, Chalmers and Churchland. I will also be using some of my own views to either back up or help to refute some of the premises on the subject.
I’ll start by summarizing Churchland’s Definition of the dualisms, then describe what materialism is, and why both parties believe what they do. After that I will present some objections against dualism and materialism. Then I will respond to the objections I brought up with the help of various philosophers and my own critical thinking on the subject. Finally I will elaborate on the full scope of the question presented and add a few of my closing thoughts and views on the subject.
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