This paper attempts to define the phenomena of
consciousness. It studies the claims of scientists like John Searle, that
there is a reductive,
scientifically explainable process that results in
consciousness. It discusses how philosophers like David Chalmers criticize the reductive explanation and how Chalmers argues for a more nuanced, dualistic view, one that recognizes the phenomenon's more subjective and qualitative aspects. Outline Definitions of Consciousness Is Consciousness Scientifically Explainable The Limits of Scientific Explanation Chalmers' Naturalist Dualism Evaluation of the Scientific Model and Chalmers' Critiques Conclusion