

#47 Josh Rasmussen - Why is Consciousness a Philosophical Problem?
10 snips 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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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Complexity of Using Science to Explain Consciousness
04:37 • 25min
The Problem of Consciousness and the Existence of Something
29:56 • 14min
The Hard Problem of Consciousness
44:12 • 15min
Exploring Emergence and Consciousness
59:39 • 4min
The Problem of Consciousness and Unity
01:04:01 • 18min
Exploring the Relationship Between Thoughts and Mindless States
01:22:03 • 7min
Reflections on the Complexities of Consciousness
01:29:08 • 3min