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Neuronal function is necessary but not sufficient for consciousness: consciousness is necessary for will.

Front Integr Neurosci November 20, 2012 DOI: 10.3389/fnint.2012.00103 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics	Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points	Argues that consciousness is necessary for will, and that neuronal function alone is insufficient for consciousness.

Abstract

Neuronal function is necessary but not sufficient for consciousness: consciousness is necessary for will.