that awareness - is function
that what we observe in relation to brain function is mind - is awareness
the argument - we do not observe awareness - but what we do observe - is -
must be awareness
there the mind is a brain state -
the argument must finally be - that if the brain dies - so does consciousness
no brain function - no consciousness
therefore
consciousness is brain function
brain death is brain death - is death -
yes - but do we know that brain death equals no consciousness?
I certainly believe this to be the case
but on what is this belief based?
observation
the dead man exhibits no sign of consciousness
yes
but this is to suggest that consciousness - is observable - if only indirectly
and we know such an argument - in life - as well as in death - is a stretch
observation cannot be an argument for or against consciousness
we know consciousness - via reflection - not observation
can the dead man reflect?
who is to know?
p.s.
hope this is not my last post
