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Type-A materialism is a philosophical position that addresses the nature of consciousness by asserting that it is fully explained by functional and structural aspects [1], [2]. It further relates to consciousness by either defining it as a functional capacity or denying its existence as a distinct phenomenon [3], while its rejection is used to argue that consciousness cannot be reduced to neural processes [4].
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Moving Forward on the Problem of Consciousness - David Chalmers consc.net 4 facts
claimThe facts about consciousness do not follow from the facts about the structure and functioning of neural processes, provided that type-A materialism is rejected.
claimType-A materialism is sometimes expressed by denying the existence of consciousness, or by defining consciousness as a functional capacity such as 'reportability'.
claimType-A materialism asserts that for consciousness, structure and function are the only aspects that need to be explained.
claimType-A materialism asserts that once all functional aspects of a system are explained, there is nothing else to explain regarding consciousness, denying that there is any conceptually distinct explanatory target.