Consciousness - a science or a philosophy? | Avshalom Elitzur
Philosophy For Our Times
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The Consequences of Not Ascribing Consciousness to Others
Failure to recognize consciousness in others leads to moral implications, as demonstrated by examples such as Darwin's pity for a spider and the concept of philosophical zombies. Embracing dualism can conflict with physical laws, including conservation laws in physics. The notion of philosophical zombies, beings who behave like humans but lack consciousness, challenges our understanding of consciousness and raises questions about the nature of qualia.
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