Phenomenal Consciousness

Phenomenal consciousness refers to the subjective experience of being aware, like the feeling of joy or the color red. In dualism, which posits that mind and body are distinct, phenomenal consciousness raises questions about how these separate realms interact. This relates to the hard problem of consciousness, which asks why and how physical processes in the brain produce subjective experiences. Additionally, psychophysical laws seek to explain the relationships between physical states and mental states, but many argue these laws fall short of fully capturing the essence of our inner experiences. Thus, phenomenal consciousness remains a profound mystery in philosophy and science.