The Knower Centred Model of Consciousness (KCM): A Typed Ontology and Empirical Research Framework
PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation) 2026 DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/26w7m (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Consciousness Ontology Empirical research Reductionism Perspective graphical Research program Epistemology Cognitive science Knowledge management Artificial intelligence Work physics |
| Key points | Proposes that consciousness can be modeled through a tripartite ontology of Knower, Knowing, and Known, offering an empirical research framework beyond reductionist approaches. |
Abstract
This project hosts the preprint and materials for the paper "The Knower Centred Model of Consciousness (KCM): A Typed Ontology and Empirical Research Framework." The work introduces a typed ontology distinguishing Knower (K), Knowing (N), and Known (C), and outlines an empirical research program for investigating consciousness beyond reductionist models.