Understanding the qualitative nature of human consciousness.
Trends Cogn Sci November 15, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2024.10.005 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractConsciousness is examined through its qualitative, subjective aspects, focusing on how personal experience shapes awareness. The work explores the nature of conscious experience, arguing that understanding its qualitative character is essential for a complete account of the mind. It discusses philosophical perspectives on qualia and the first-person perspective, emphasizing that subjective experience cannot be fully captured by third-person scientific descriptions alone. The argument suggests that a comprehensive understanding of consciousness must integrate both subjective and objective approaches.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Qualitative Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that the qualitative nature of consciousness requires a framework that incorporates subjective experience beyond physicalist explanations. |
Abstract
Understanding the qualitative nature of human consciousness.