Blocking out the distinction between sensation and perception: Superblindsight and the case of Helen
Behavioral and Brain Sciences June 1, 1995 DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x00038292 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 27 |
| Key points | Argues that Block's notion of "P-consciousness" is overly inclusive and would be improved by excluding all states without a sensory component. The author also questions Block's account of the author's work with the "blind" monkey, Helen. |
Abstract
Abstract Block's notion of P-consciousness catches too much in its net. He would do better to exclude all states that do not have a sensory component. I question what he says about my work with the “blind” monkey, Helen.