Consciousness in the Brain: An Integrative Review of Contemporary Theories
Preprints.org June 23, 2026 Arosh S. Perera Molligoda Arachchige, Afanasy Svet, Maria Svet preprint
Understanding consciousness remains one of the most significant challenges in neuroscience, philosophy, and cognitive science. Despite substantial advances in neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and computational modeling, a comprehensive account of the neural basis of conscious experience has yet to emerge. This review examines several leading contemporary theories of consciousness, including the...