[217] The puzzle of Experience By J.J. Valberg

Ai generated & human edited. Introduction and summary of "The puzzle of Experience” By J.J. Valberg 1992 If we reason in a certain way about our experience, we are driven to the conclusion that what is present to us - the object of our experience - is something that exists only in so far as it is present, hence that it is not part of the world. If, on the other hand, we simply open up to our experience, all we find is the world. This book sets out both to explain why we are entangled in this puzzle and to consider ways of solving it. In examining the puzzle, and possible solutions to the puzzle, Dr Valberg discusses relevant views of Hume, Kant, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, and Strawson, as well as ideas from the recent philosophy of perception. Finally, he describes and analyses a manifestation of the puzzle outside philosophy, in everyday life. Scholars and students of philosophy will find much to challenge and stimulate them in this original and clearly argued work. 0:00 Introduction to the Puzzle & Core Conflict 3:16 Defining the Terms of Presence & Existence 8:17 The Problematic Reasoning 14:57 The Antitomy Bites: Logic vs. Immediate Finding 20:05 Necessity of Presence: The Argument from Acquisition 23:32 Incoherence of Denial and Metaphysical Grammar 27:23 Failure of Traditional Solutions 31:55 The Extra-Philosophical Conflict & Dilemma