Ontologic reduction of consciousness in “theory of identity” by G. Feigl and “materialism of cenral states” by D. Armstrong

Kim Ellina Victorovna

teacher

Murmansk State Technical University

E-mail: kimellina@rambler.ru

Examined is the problem of consciousness as central theme in analytical philosophy. Defined are important items in theory of identity of consciousness by G. Feigl and materialism of central states by D. Armstrong. Also modern relation of scientific community to the named problem is formulated.

Key words: analytical philosophy, identity of consciousness, materialism of central states, problem of consciousness, science about consciousness.

1.      Feigl, H. The “Mental” and “Physical”. — Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1967.

2.      Armstrong, D.M. A materialist theory of mind. — Lnd., 1968.

3.      Yudina, N.S. Puzzles in the problem of consciousness. The concept of Daniel Dennet. — M., 2004. — P. 36—39.

4.      Blokhina, N.A. The theory of identity in the system of modern conceptions of consciousness / Philosophy of consciousness: history and the present. — M., 2003. — P. 181—188.