Consciousness, Unity of
Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science January 15, 2006 DOI: 10.1002/0470018860.s00688 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractConsciousness is unified in multiple respects, yet there is ongoing disagreement about what this unity consists in and what grounds it. Resolving this debate is expected to clarify the fundamental nature of experience, the self, and certain disorders of consciousness.
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| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that the debate over the unity of consciousness promises to illuminate the nature of experience, the self, and various pathologies of consciousness. |
Abstract
AbstractConsciousness is unified in various ways, but the nature and basis of its unity remains a matter of intense debate. This debate promises to illuminate the nature of experience, the self, and various pathologies of consciousness.