<研究論文(原著論文)>意識経験の現象的統一 : 表象主義的アプローチとその問題

Abstract

In this study, we will examine the "unity of consciousness, " focusing on its phenomenological aspect: the "phenomenal unity." Although we agree with the representationalist idea of unity, we will argue that we should be neutral on the individuation of phenomenally unified experiences. In addition, we will point out that the representationalist idea is incompatible with the idea concerning consciousness that has been recently suggested by functionalists. We will consider two options for this problem: one is to abandon the functionalist idea and another is to deny a phenomenologically plausible thesis about unity. Each option has significant implications on understanding certain empirical studies such as the split-brain syndrome.