Is Consciousness Vague or Arbitrary?
Philosophy and Phenomenological Research September 1, 1996 DOI: 10.2307/2108395 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 17 |
| Key points | Argues that Papineau's book on naturalism is clear, level-headed, and illuminating, and that Papineau meets challenges to naturalism head-on without waffling or obscurantism. The author expresses sympathy with much of Papineau's discussion of consciousness but raises two areas of disagreement, which are not detailed in the available text. |
Abstract
David Papineau's book on naturalism is clear, level-headed, and illuminating. It is also very broad in its sweep. Papineau considers a variety of different challenges to the naturalist's position, and he tries to meet each of these challenges head-on. There is no waffling or obscurantism. My focus in this paper will be on some of the remarks Papineau makes with respect to consciousness. I am sympathetic to much of Papineau's discussion here, but space limitations necessitate that I limit my comments to two areas of disagreement.
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