Are Qualia Real? Debate & Discussion

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In summary, the two people present are debating the existence of qualia. One side believes they are real, while the other side does not. They are also discussing the difference between logical thought and intuitive comprehension. In the end, the two sides are still arguing and no one has come to a conclusion.

Are qualia real?


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Faust said:
Do you think a physicalist would agree with you on that?

Oh, I forget, they don't agree because they cop out.

They would probably agree that subjectivity is not accounted for. They would probably then go on to argue that it isn't a problem because it's just an illusion and doesn't really exists. That's a cop-out because it doesn't explain anything. It's taking an easy way out in order to keep the world view intact. Got anything besides propaganda?
 
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Fliption said:
Got anything besides propaganda?

Well, I can see why you say no one ever explains things to you.
 
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Faust said:
Well, I can see why you say no one ever explains things to you.

Because I call them on their weak arguments?

Come on guy give me some reason to believe this language idea and let's move beyond this nonsense. I've already pointed out that I used the cop-out term in general and wasn't referring to you specifically. Explain why you think you're view is more reasonable than the other views being presented here.
 

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