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Illusionism is a philosophical perspective that specifically addresses the nature of consciousness by positing that it is an introspective illusion rather than a real phenomenon [1], [2]. Prominent figures like Daniel Dennett and Keith Frankish have developed this theory to explain or eliminate traditional quandaries surrounding consciousness [3], [4], [5], [6].
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Hard problem of consciousness - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
claimDaniel Dennett is a prominent figure associated with illusionism who has argued for the illusory status of consciousness since early in his career.
claimIn 2002, David Chalmers published a Moorean argument against illusionism, asserting that the reality of consciousness is more certain than any theoretical commitments to physicalism because humans have direct "acquaintance" with consciousness.
referenceKeith Frankish authored 'Illusionism as a theory of consciousness' published in the Journal of Consciousness Studies in 2016.
Resolving the evolutionary paradox of consciousness link.springer.com 2 facts
claimIllusionism eliminates many quandaries regarding consciousness, including the evolutionary paradox, by denying the reality of consciousness.
perspectiveIllusionists posit that consciousness is an illusion and that subjective experiences, such as the experience of redness, do not actually exist, but are merely mistaken beliefs held by the individual (citing Dennett, 2018; Frankish, 2016; Humphrey, 2020).
Theories and Methods of Consciousness biomedres.us 1 fact
referenceDennet D C published 'Illusionism as the Obvious Default Theory of Consciousness' in the Journal of Consciousness Studies in 2016, volume 23, issues 11–12, pages 65-72.
Research - Keith Frankish keithfrankish.com 1 fact
perspectiveKeith Frankish advocates for 'illusionism' about consciousness, which is the view that phenomenality is an introspective illusion.
Cross-Cultural Approaches to Consciousness: Mind, Nature, and ... amazon.com 1 fact
quoteSwami Medhananda, a Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy at the Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education in India, stated: 'Philosophers have only recently begun to recognize the need for a truly global approach to consciousness. Cross-Cultural Approaches to Consciousness makes a valuable and timely contribution to the nascent cosmopolitan movement within consciousness studies. Addressing an impressive array of global philosophical traditions and topics as varied as mental causation, panpsychism, idealism, and illusionism, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in cutting-edge, cross-cultural inquiry into the nature of consciousness.'
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quoteSwami Medhananda, a Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy at the Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education in India, stated: 'Philosophers have only recently begun to recognize the need for a truly global approach to consciousness. Cross-Cultural Approaches to Consciousness makes a valuable and timely contribution to the nascent cosmopolitan movement within consciousness studies. Addressing an impressive array of global philosophical traditions and topics as varied as mental causation, panpsychism, idealism, and illusionism, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in cutting-edge, cross-cultural inquiry into the nature of consciousness.'
Cross-Cultural Approaches to Consciousness: Mind, Nature, and ... books.google.com 1 fact
claim'Cross-Cultural Approaches to Consciousness: Mind, Nature, and Ultimate Reality' analyzes debates regarding consciousness, ultimate reality, emergence, mental causation, realism, idealism, panpsychism, and illusionism through the lens of East and South-East Asian philosophies, specifically Buddhism and Vedanta.
Panpsychism - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
referenceDaniel Dennett proposes 'illusionism' as a default theory of consciousness in his 2016 publication, 'Illusionism as an obvious default theory of consciousness'.