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Para-jumbles 10 / 100

a. What renders the hard problem particularly intractable is its focus on *why* certain physical processes give rise to phenomenal experience—the feeling of seeing red or tasting chocolate—rather than simply *how* they do so.
b. The “hard problem” of consciousness, a term coined by philosopher David Chalmers, refers to the challenge of explaining subjective experience, or “qualia,” rather than merely describing its functional aspects.
c. This qualitative, subjective dimension appears fundamentally distinct from objective brain functions, posing a significant hurdle for any purely physicalist theory seeking to fully account for mental life.
d. In contrast, the “easy problems” of consciousness concern measurable phenomena like the ability to discriminate stimuli, integrate information, and report mental states, which can largely be addressed by computational or neurobiological models.

These sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Which of the options best outline their correct order?

1. b, d, a, c

2. d, b, a, c

3. b, a, d, c

4. a, d, b, c

Correct Answer: 1 (b, d, a, c)
To solve "Sentence Rearrangement" or "Para-jumble" tasks, look for the logical flow of ideas:
Step 1 (Introduction): Sentence (b) is the most effective introductory sentence. It introduces the central concept of the "hard problem" of consciousness, defines it, and sets up a contrast with functional aspects.
Step 2 (Elaboration): Sentence (d) directly follows by elaborating on the contrast mentioned in (b). The phrase "In contrast" explicitly links it to the "functional aspects" or "easy problems" that can be addressed by scientific models.
Step 3 (Secondary Factor): Sentence (a) then delves deeper into the "hard problem" introduced in (b). It explains *why* it is intractable, focusing on the distinction between *why* phenomenal experience arises versus *how* physical processes occur, which is the core of its difficulty.
Step 4 (Conclusion/Result): Sentence (c) provides a concluding thought, summarizing the implications of the hard problem. "This qualitative, subjective dimension" refers back to the "subjective experience, or qualia" discussed in (b) and the *why* of phenomenal experience in (a), highlighting its distinct nature and the challenge it poses for purely physicalist theories.

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