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Old 07-24-2008, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by davidsmith73 View Post
I'm not sure that is a logical conclusion. Lets take the well known analogy of the radio set (which I'm not a fan of by the way).
Yes, the analogy of the TV set is vastly superior

BTW is it appropriate to call it an analogy rather than a simile? Anyone know? I've just about finished this essay I'm going to put up on my blog addressing the question whther we are obliged to conclude that consciousness is a product of the brain, and I wasn't sure whether to label it an analogy or simile.
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