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Philosophy Bites

Tim Bayne on the Unity of Consicousness

Nov 11, 2012
Philosopher of mind Tim Bayne discusses the different types of unity relations in consciousness, explores the unity of phenomenal consciousness, examines evidence from split brain syndrome, explores the significance of consciousness unity, and discusses the importance of understanding the structure of consciousness.
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  • Different types of unity relations in consciousness include subject unity, representational unity, access unity, and the most significant, phenomenal unity.
  • Understanding the structure and unity of consciousness is crucial for integrating information, ensuring coherent behavior, and advancing the science of consciousness.

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Different Unity Relations in Consciousness

The podcast explores the concept of the unity of consciousness and identifies four different types of unity relations. The first is subject unity, where certain experiences are attributed to a specific subject. The second is representational unity, which occurs when experiences have consistent or integrated contents. The third is access unity, where experiences are available to the same cognitive and behavioral systems. The fourth and most significant type is phenomenal unity, where experiences are unified when they are experienced together and have a conjoined phenomenal character.

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