Andreas Stephens

Methodological issues in consciousness research: theory comparison, the role of empirical evidence, and a replication crisis.

Frontiers in Psychology September 23, 2025 Asger Kirkeby-Hinrup, Andreas Stephens, Aron Balogh Sjöstrand et al. 4 citations

Which of the many available theories of consciousness should a newcomer to the field choose? We consider possible ways to deal with this conundrum. We argue that convergence of theories is unlikely. Next, we consider ways comparing theories highlighting significant issues with existing endeavors in this regard. Given the nature of the field, presumably empirical support has a critical role to...