Consciousness, cognition and the cognitive apparatus in the vedānta tradition.
Mens Sana Monogr January 1, 2011 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1229.77427 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe Vedānta tradition offers a systematic account of consciousness, cognition, and the cognitive apparatus, distinct from Western philosophical frameworks. It posits that consciousness is not a product of the brain but the fundamental substrate of reality, with cognition and the mind serving as instruments that reflect this underlying awareness. The text explores how Vedāntic philosophy describes the relationship between the self, the mind, and the external world, emphasizing that true knowledge arises from realizing the identity of the individual self with ultimate reality. This perspective challenges materialist theories of mind by asserting that consciousness is irreducible and self-luminous.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Argues that the Vedānta tradition presents consciousness as fundamental and distinct from the cognitive apparatus, offering an alternative to materialist theories of mind. |
Abstract
Consciousness, cognition and the cognitive apparatus in the vedānta tradition.