A sketch of a Kripkean theory of consciousness

TitleA sketch of a Kripkean theory of consciousness
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsZilio, Federico
Secondary TitleUniversa. Recensioni di filosofia
Volume10
Issue3
Pagination273-292
Date Published06/2021
PublisherPadova University Press
Place PublishedPadova, IT
ISBN Number9788869382499
ISSN Number2240-4902
Abstract

In this paper, I will propose a provisional blueprint of the notion of consciousness. I will start an analysis of the notion from the way we generally use the term “consciousness” in our ordinary language. In this regard, I will use Saul Kripke’s direct reference theory to define the term “consciousness” in a non-descriptive way, that is, interpreting it as a rigid designator. Then, I will critically discuss the idea of a necessary a posteriori relationship between consciousness and brain activity, arguing instead that consciousness is intrinsically related to the concept of subjectivity.

URLhttp://universa.padovauniversitypress.it/2021/3/15
DOI10.14658/pupj-urdf-2021-3-15
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