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The explanatory gap is still there

Authors :
Oberauer, Klaus
Source :
Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Oct, 2001, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p996, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

I argue that O'Regan & Noe's (O&N's) theory is in a no better position than any other theory to solve the 'hard problem' of consciousness. Getting rid of the explanatory gap by exchanging sensorimotor contingencies for neural representations is an illusion.

Subjects

Subjects :
Consciousness -- Models
Perceptual-motor processes -- Models
Psychology and mental health

Details

ISSN :
0140525X
Volume :
24
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.91211120

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