Is Consciousness a Nonspatial Phenomenon?
Ståle Gundersen
Kritike An Online Journal of Philosophy June 1, 2011 DOI: 10.25138/5.1.a.7 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | Argues that McGinn's arguments for the nonspatiality of consciousness are flawed, and proposes that consciousness may be spatial, analogous to electric charge and abilities. |
Abstract
Colin McGinn has argued that consciousness is a nonspatial phenomenon. McGinn's arguments for the nonspatiality of consciousness are presented and then criticized. It is concluded that consciousness may be as spatial as electric charge and different kinds of abilities.