Stieg, Chuck (2009) Is Phenomenal Consciousness a Complex Structure? [Journal (Paginated)]
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Abstract
Evolutionary explanations of psychological phenomena have become widespread. This paper examines a recent attempt by Nichols and Grantham (2000) to circumvent the problem of epiphenomenalism in establishing the selective status of consciousness. Nichols and Grantham (2000) argue that a case can be made for the view that consciousness is an adaptation based on its complexity. I set out this argument and argue that it fails to establish that phenomenal consciousness is a complex system. It is suggested that the goal of establishing consciousness as an adaptation may be better served by rejecting the distinction between access consciousness and phenomenal consciousness.
Item Type: | Journal (Paginated) |
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Keywords: | Consciousness, Evolutionary Psychology, Function, Complexity |
Subjects: | Philosophy > Philosophy of Mind Philosophy > Epistemology Philosophy > Philosophy of Science Psychology > Cognitive Psychology Philosophy > Metaphysics Psychology > Evolutionary Psychology |
ID Code: | 6765 |
Deposited By: | Stieg, Chuck |
Deposited On: | 01 Apr 2010 19:37 |
Last Modified: | 11 Mar 2011 08:57 |
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