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The *subjectivity* of subjective experience - A representationalist analysis of the first-person perspective

Metzinger, Thomas (2000) The *subjectivity* of subjective experience - A representationalist analysis of the first-person perspective. [Book Chapter]

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This is a brief and accessible English summary of the "Self-model Theory of Subjectivity" (SMT), which is only available as German book in this archive. It introduces two new theoretical entities, the "phenomenal self-model" (PSM) and the "phenomenal model of the intentionality-relation" PMIR. A representationalist analysis of the phenomenal first-person persepctive is offered. This is a revised version, including two pictures.

Item Type:Book Chapter
Keywords:Consciousness self-consciousness first-person perspective phantom limbs constraints self-model
Subjects:Philosophy > Philosophy of Mind
ID Code:1358
Deposited By: Metzinger, Thomas
Deposited On:10 May 2001
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:54

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