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Pure Consciousness, Intentionality, Selflessness, and the Philosophers' Syndrome

Richard H. Jones

Journal of Consciousness Studies April 1, 2024 DOI: 10.53765/20512201.31.3.083 (opens in new tab)

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Key points Argues that philosophical analysis is central to assessing the coherence of 'pure consciousness' experiences, and that neuroscience cannot determine their possibility.

Abstract

An examination of analytic philosophers' approaches to and critiques of the intelligibility of experiences of 'pure consciousness', non-intentionality, and selflessness in light of mystical experiences. Whether neuroscience can determine whether experiences of 'pure consciousness' are possible is also examined.

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