Collaborative dialogue between Buddhism and science: A contribution to expanding a science of consciousness.
The Journal of Comparative Neurology December 1, 2020 DOI: 10.1002/cne.24876 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Keywords | Jack pettigrew Tibetan buddhism Consciousness Experience Mind-body problem |
| Key points | Argues that expanding the science of consciousness requires appreciating the interdependent co-creation of mind and world, as explored through the engagement of Buddhism and science. |
Abstract
Investigation of consciousness (experience, mind, awareness, subjectivity) has become an accepted endeavor in contemporary neuroscience. However, current work is largely limited to study of neural correlates of consciousness. While this is interesting and important, it may not be sufficient to carry us to a place of truly new insight regarding consciousness. I argue that one element of expanding a science of consciousness is appreciation of the interdependent co-creation or enfolding of mind and world. Addressing this interdependence is an aspect of the collaborative engagement of the traditions of Buddhism and science-a project that is exploring how complementary worldviews and analytic procedures might further the development of an expanded science of mind. In this essay, written for a collection honoring the life and work of Jack Pettigrew, I describe his connection to this project.
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Citations in the library
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- Using Psilocybin to Investigate the Relationship between Attention, Working Memory, and the Serotonin 1A and 2A Receptors Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience October 1, 2005
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