Blindsight in debates about qualia

Author: Holt J.

Source: Journal of Consciousness Studies, Volume 6, Number 5, 1999 , pp. 54-71(18)

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Abstract:

Blindsight is a hot topic in philosophy, especially in discussions of consciousness. Here I critically examine various attempts to bring blindsight to bear on debates about qualia -- the raw constituents of consciousness. I argue that blindsight does not unequivocally support any particular theory of qualia. It does, however, vindicate the view that there are qualia, despite arguments -- most notably by Daniel Dennett -- to the contrary.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: Department of Philosophy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada. Email:holtj@cc.umanitoba.ca

Publication date: 1999-01-01