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Mental states are central to the mind-matter problem, as they are defined as the non-material component in dualistic models [1] and serve as the primary empirical correlates studied within the field [2]. Furthermore, the mind-matter problem is fundamentally concerned with the relationship between these mental states and material states, often exploring neutral categories that transcend this distinction [3].
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Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimA dualistic picture of mind-matter relations arises when attempts to reduce mental states to material states leave residua, suggesting that the mental cannot be fully reduced to the material.
Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimAn alternative model for mind-matter relations involves a third category, denoted as [mame], which is regarded as psychophysically neutral, meaning it is neutral regarding the distinction between material [ma] and mental [me] states.
Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimThe existing body of knowledge regarding the mind-matter problem consists essentially of empirical correlations between material and mental states, which are descriptive rather than explanatory or causally conditioned.