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Consciousness - a science or a philosophy? | Avshalom Elitzur

Philosophy For Our Times

CHAPTER

Exploring the Limits of Science in Understanding Consciousness

This chapter examines the philosophical conundrum science encounters in comprehending consciousness, specifically addressing the inadequacy of science in capturing and elucidating subjective experiences such as love, hate, and colors through the lens of Leibniz. It delves into the inability of science to elucidate qualia, asserting that although science adeptly describes objective processes, it falls short in acknowledging the subjective dimensions of human experiences.

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