Single Idea 3368

[catalogued under 15. Nature of Minds / A. Nature of Mind / 1. Mind / c. Features of mind]

Full Idea

It is generally held that there are two broad categories of mental phenomena - qualitative states and intentional states (but what do they have in common?).

Gist of Idea

Mind is basically qualities and intentionality, but how do they connect?

Source

Jaegwon Kim (Philosophy of Mind [1996], p. 23)

Book Reference

Kim,Jaegwon: 'Philosophy of Mind' [Westview 1998], p.23


A Reaction

I am happy to accept this orthodox modern analysis. Putting it more simply: minds exist to enable experience and thought. I judge a priori that the two aspects are not separate. Qualia exist to serve thought, and qualia are necessary for thought.