Hi Scott,
You wrote:
> (There is, of course, some
> hope for quantum models, since they appear to be non-local, but I
> certainly don't expect an "explanation" of consciousness to come from
> that or any other source. Rather, I assume everything else, including
> quantum mechanics, is to be explained in terms of consciousness).
I agree fully with your assertion that nothing, including quantum
mechanics, can explain consciousness. But for some QM in a formal way
articulates ones own intuitions.
"The truth is that in the metaphysical and religious sphere, articulate
reasons are cogent for us only when our inarticulate feelings of reality
have already impressed in favor of the same conclusion. Then, indeed,
our intuitions and our reason work together, and the great world-ruling
systems, like that of the Buddhist or of the Catholic philosophy [and
that of the implications of QM for the mind, Patrick], may grow up. Our
impulsive belief is here always what sets up the original body of truth,
and our articulately verbalized philosophy is but its showy translation
into formulas [!]. The unreasoned and immediate assurance is the deep
thing in us, the reasoned argument is but a surface exhibition. Instinct
leads, intelligence does but follow." - William James, Varieties of
religious experience, p. 74-75 of my edition.
With friendly greetings, Patrick.
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