Ned Block

Ned Block is an American philosopher known for his contributions to the philosophy of mind, particularly concerning consciousness. He distinguishes between two key concepts: "access consciousness" (A-consciousness), where information is accessible for various mental processes and introspection, and "phenomenal consciousness" (P-consciousness), which refers to the subjective qualitative experience or "feel" of things. Block argues that these two aspects are distinct and that one does not necessarily entail the other. His work explores the complex relationship between the physical brain and subjective mental experiences, a central challenge in understanding consciousness.12