mind-body problem

Your essay must address ALL of the following issues (how to organize these is entirely up to you): What is consciousness? What are the major theoretical/philosophical positions on the mind-body problem? Which species are likely to be conscious? How can we determine whether a particular non-human species, or even another human, actually has subjective experiences such as seeing colors or feeling pain? Could a purely mechanical, physical system or “zombie” perform all the behavioural functions of humans or animals, but without the subjective aspect (i.e., without phenomenal consciousness)? Could a conscious robot ever be created? Whatever position you take, be sure to back it up with relevant evidence.

mind-body problem

Your essay must address ALL of the following issues (how to organize these is entirely up to you): What is consciousness? What are the major theoretical/philosophical positions on the mind-body problem? Which species are likely to be conscious? How can we determine whether a particular non-human species, or even another human, actually has subjective experiences such as seeing colors or feeling pain? Could a purely mechanical, physical system or “zombie” perform all the behavioural functions of humans or animals, but without the subjective aspect (i.e., without phenomenal consciousness)? Could a conscious robot ever be created? Whatever position you take, be sure to back it up with relevant evidence.

mind-body problem

Your essay must address ALL of the following issues (how to organize these is entirely up to you): What is consciousness? What are the major theoretical/philosophical positions on the mind-body problem? Which species are likely to be conscious? How can we determine whether a particular non-human species, or even another human, actually has subjective experiences such as seeing colors or feeling pain? Could a purely mechanical, physical system or “zombie” perform all the behavioural functions of humans or animals, but without the subjective aspect (i.e., without phenomenal consciousness)? Could a conscious robot ever be created? Whatever position you take, be sure to back it up with relevant evidence.