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Janet Levin: The Materialist Theory of Consciousness

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The Clash Between the Quantitative and the Qualitative in Dualism

Descartes's argument for dualism still persists in contemporary discussions, as the clash between the quantitative and qualitative aspects of consciousness continues. While physical science relies on a purely quantitative vocabulary, consciousness involves qualities such as colors, sounds, smells, and tastes.

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