What if consciousness is not an emergent property of the brain? Observational and empirical challenges to materialistic models
PsyArXiv June 18, 2022 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/6tzw4 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe work challenges materialistic models of consciousness by arguing that consciousness may not be an emergent property of the brain. It presents observational and empirical difficulties for such models, suggesting that the standard neuroscientific framework may be incomplete.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that consciousness may not be an emergent property of the brain, citing observational and empirical challenges to materialistic models. |
Abstract
What if consciousness is not an emergent property of the brain? Observational and empirical challenges to materialistic models