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I suggest you look into Roger Scruton's interpretation of Wittgenstein's private language argument. I think it might go something like this: You want an expla
by mxkopy 4y ago
I suggest you look into Roger Scruton's interpretation
of Wittgenstein's private language argument. I think it might go something like this:
You want an explanation for the sensation of the color red? Alright, I'll try, as long as you help me out: what exactly is the sensation of the color red? I need to have a good grasp on what we're talking about here.
Can you describe it? It's okay, take your time.
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- crazygringo 4y agoIf you're trying to suggest qualia don't exist or don't have anything to do with consciousness, then sure you'll find some people who agree. But it's not a mainstream position. And of course the entire point is that qualia are ineffable. That's part of the definition. It's the feature, not a bug. But if you want to deny that you have conscious sensation then go ahead. ;)
- mxkopy 4y agoAt some point I figured that "everything has qualia" and "qualia doesn't exist", when taken to their logical conclusions, are actually identical beliefs. Though I suspect I'll need quite a lot more crack cocaine to figure out how.
- dqpb 4y agoThis argument is so empty of meaning it is itself ineffable.