Galen Strawson – Uncommon Descent

How can consciousness be a material thing?

Maybe it can’t. But materialist philosophers face starkly limited choices in how to view consciousness. Galen Strawson argues for materiality.

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JVL Kairosfocus: I have nothing more to say to you about mathematics and morals. Clearly you have not experienced higher level... – An interview on God and mathematics
JVL Viola Lee: Thanks for the encouragement. Love you really!! It's an odd thing . . . I consider myself a... – An interview on God and mathematics
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JVL Kairosfocus: why a proof, a particular type of warrant? Ans, because we are prone to error so we seek reliable... – An interview on God and mathematics
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kairosfocus VL, that we can and do use canons of logic and warrant routinely is not at issue [see Copi's textbook... – An interview on God and mathematics
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kairosfocus VL, sorry, I am not suggesting that someone here questions use of right reason. I am pointing out that we... – An interview on God and mathematics
Viola Lee Hi JVL. KF seems incapable of understanding that no one is questioning the use of right reason. He is very... – An interview on God and mathematics
kairosfocus JVL, I will again highlight how, yet again, your intended objection -- as is true of any reasoning -- inescapably... – An interview on God and mathematics
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