Models of consciousness
Scholarpedia January 1, 2007 DOI: 10.4249/scholarpedia.1328 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA model of consciousness is a theoretical description that links brain properties—such as fast irregular electrical activity and widespread brain activation—to phenomenal properties like qualia, a first-person perspective, and the unity of a conscious scene. Because these properties are diverse, useful models can be either mathematical/logical or verbal/conceptual.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Consciousness Cognitive psychology Neuroscience |
| Citations | 78 |
| Key finding | Proposes that models of consciousness can be either mathematical/logical or verbal/conceptual due to the diverse nature of brain and phenomenal properties. |
Abstract
A model of consciousness is a theoretical description that relates brain properties of consciousness (e.g., fast irregular electrical activity, widespread brain activation) to phenomenal properties of consciousness (e.g., qualia, a first-person-perspective, the unity of a conscious scene). Because of the diverse nature of these properties (Seth et al. 2005), useful models can be either mathematical/logical or verbal/conceptual.