The Scientific reduction entails an analysis of a mental phenomenon with some scientific intrigues. The analysis incorporates some vital aspects of materialism, reduction and identification of the psycho-physical attributes. As such, the mind and brain components are evaluated in relation to the modern science.

Consciousness

Something is said to be conscious if it possesses some functional characteristi‘be’ and ‘for’ aspect of the organism ought to be present for it to be rendered conscious. For instance, the behavioral characteristics in organisms are dependent on their mental consciousness. Physicalist theory is essential in determining the levels of mental consciousness.

Nagel did not ask what it is like to be a rock, a gnat or another person due to various reasons. Nagel claims that the internal experiences are key in portraying the behavior of an organism since it has minimal impact on the fundamental structure. The bat is used to depict the differences in experiences and structure in relation to those of human beings.

Psychophysical Reduction

Psychophysical reduction refers to a scenario whereby an individual in incapable of realizing the real nature of things and situations in his midst. The general problem with psychophysical reduction is engraved on the whole aspect of the situational characteristics. As such, the nature of things will be consequently altered hence lower levels of reduction. Nagel upholds the claim that reduced levels of experience has negative impacts on the levels of reduction.

The psychophysical reduction problemThe analogy is based on the fact that people are unable to comprehend the theoretical background of the claim.

Work Cited

Nagel, Thomas. “What is it like to be a bat?.” The philosophical review (1974): 435-450.