Sensory experiences are not private data from "summary" of The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
According to Gilbert Ryle, the notion that sensory experiences are private data is a misconception that arises from a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of these experiences. Sensory experiences, such as seeing a red apple or feeling a sharp pain, are not hidden or private occurrences that only the individual can access. Rather, they are aspects of the individual's behavior that can be observed and interpreted by others.
When we say that someone is experiencing a sensation, we are not referring to some internal state that is shielded from external scrutiny. Instead, we are describing a series of external behaviors and responses that indicate the presence of a particular sensory experience. For example, if someone winces and says "Ouch!" after touching a hot stove, we can infer that they are experiencing pain without needing access to their private sensations.
Furthermore, Ryle argues that the idea of private sensory data leads to a dualistic view of the min...
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