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Strong reductionism is directly related to consciousness as it posits that consciousness is not a fundamental property but is instead fully reducible to simpler, functional, and non-intrinsic properties [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, this framework argues that the perceived qualities of consciousness are merely apparent rather than intrinsic [4].
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claimStrong reductionism holds that consciousness exists but is reducible to tractable, functional, and non-intrinsic properties.
claimStrong reductionism holds that consciousness can be broken down and explained in terms of simpler things, rejecting the idea that experience is a simple, basic, or metaphysical 'ground floor.'
claimStrong reductionists assert that consciousness is not as it prima facie appears, and that qualities like immediacy, indescribability, and independence are only apparent, not intrinsic.
claimStrong reductionism claims that the reductive explanation of consciousness fully explains all aspects of consciousness without remainder.