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Mysterianism is defined as the philosophical position concerning the intractability of consciousness due to human cognitive limitations, as described in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, the relationship is reinforced by the discourse surrounding David Chalmers, who is associated with the debate over whether consciousness is solvable or falls under the scope of mysterianism as noted in [3] and [4].
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Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org 2 facts
claimMysterianism is the philosophical view that consciousness cannot be explained because humans have limited cognitive capacities that prevent them from grasping the explanation, rather than there being no explanation in principle.
claimMysterianism is motivated by the perceived failure of positive theories of consciousness and by humility regarding the limits of human intellect in grasping the fundamental workings of nature.
David Chalmers Thinks the Hard Problem Is Really Hard scientificamerican.com 2 facts
perspectiveDavid Chalmers rejects mysterianism, the philosophical position that the problem of consciousness is unsolvable by human intellect.
claimDavid Chalmers is a 'philosophical hybrid' who combines optimism about solving consciousness with mysterianism, the position that consciousness is intractable.