An Inverted Qualia Argument for Direct Realism

Topoi 43 (1):211-219 (2024)
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This essay extends my “invisible disagreement” argument for Color Realism (2017) to formulate an argument for Direct Realism. It uses a variation of an “inverted qualia” thought experiment to show that successes in intersubjectively validating empirical claims about colors is proof that a nuanced version of Direct Realism is correct.

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Justin Donhauser
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