Tag Archives: consciousness

Mysterianism: Broadened

Mysterianism. Mysterianism (or: the new mysterianism) is an idea that has been kicking around philosophy of mind circles at least since 1989, the year Colin McGinn published an article entitled, “Can We Solve the Mind-Body Problem?”[1] He argued not. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, philosophy of mind, Philosophy of Science, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Consciousness Denialism: Galen Strawson vs. Daniel Dennett

Denialism? The term suggests something irrational at best, maybe even malicious. After all, that’s the word used by climate scientists for those who don’t believe climate change is happening. Is it a good idea to invoke such a concept when … Continue reading →

Posted in analytic philosophy, Philosophy, philosophy of mind, Philosophy of Science | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments