Within Reason #47 Josh Rasmussen - Why is Consciousness a Philosophical Problem?
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Dec 9, 2023 Josh Rasmussen, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Azusa Pacific University discusses the emergence and complexity of consciousness, the challenges of using science to explain it, the philosophical problem of consciousness and unity, the relationship between thoughts and mindless states, and the intricate nature of consciousness.
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Consciousness as Window to Reality
- Consciousness is a unique window into reality that is both familiar and mysterious.
- Its mystery lies in how awareness arises from physical processes and how we experience it directly.
Broadening Science to Include Introspection
- Science must expand its methods to include introspection to fully investigate consciousness.
- We need cooperation between philosophy and science to understand consciousness better.
Consciousness Observing Itself
- There is a circularity problem: we use consciousness to observe consciousness itself.
- Introspection helps us witness our awareness without the infinite regress problem.