Should we continue to study consciousness?
Richard M. Warren
Behavioral and Brain Sciences June 1, 1995 DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x00038449 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Key points | Argues that Block's proposal to distinguish two forms or types of consciousness, each with several characteristics, further obscures rather than clarifies the topic, and suggests that consciousness may not be adequately definable and should perhaps not be considered a topic that can be studied scientifically. |
Abstract
AbstractBlock has attempted to reduce the confusion and controversy concerning the term “consciousness” by suggesting that there are two forms or types of consciousness, each of which has several characteristics or properties. This suggestion appears to further becloud the topic, however. Perhaps consciousness cannot be defined adequately and should not be considered as a topic that can be studied scientifically.