139. Joseph Mendola | The Neural Structure of Consciousness

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Joseph Mendola is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. His work covers a range of topics, including ethics, metaphysics, and mind.

Check out his book, "The Neural Structure of Consciousness!"
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00:00 - Preview
00:47 - Introduction
01:41 - The hard problem
07:38 - Dualism
10:53 - Panpsychism
13:31 - Panpsychist rejoinders
16:15 - Modal structure
25:00 - Modal structure of neurophysiology
28:09 - Description-sensitivity
32:47 - Identity
35:39 - Type identity theory
37:14 - Boltzmann brains
40:04 - Correlations vs. identity
44:41 - Phenomenal concepts
46:43 - Zombies and inverts
50:54 - A priori reasoning
52:34 - Color experience
58:25 - Are colors real?
1:03:26 - Other senses
1:05:28 - Unity of consciousness
1:10:28 - Unconscious mental states
1:13:16 - Animal consciousness
1:16:35 - Vagueness
1:17:42 - Functionalism
1:21:35 - Artificial intelligence
1:22:15 - Paul Thagard's approach
1:26:38 - Progress
1:27:58 - Value of philosophy
1:29:19 - Conclusion