Consciousness or pseudo-consciousness? A clash of two paradigms.
Nat Neurosci April 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1038/s41593-025-01880-y (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe article examines a theoretical clash between two paradigms concerning the nature of consciousness, contrasting perspectives that treat consciousness as a fundamental feature of reality with those that view it as an illusion or byproduct of brain processes. The authors argue that the debate hinges on whether certain phenomena attributed to consciousness can be explained without invoking genuine subjective experience, proposing that the conflict reveals deeper assumptions in cognitive science and philosophy of mind.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that the disagreement between paradigms of consciousness reflects unresolved foundational assumptions rather than empirical evidence alone. |
Abstract
Consciousness or pseudo-consciousness? A clash of two paradigms.