No validity without a theory-a critical look at subjective measures of consciousness.
Zuzanna Skóra, Simon Hviid Del Pin, Monika Derda, Marcin Koculak, Renate Rutiku, Michał Wierzchoń
Neuroscience of Consciousness April 12, 2021 DOI: 10.1093/nc/niab009 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Methodology Awareness Perception Contents of consciousness Theories and models |
| Key points | Argues that Michel's claim that the Perceptual Awareness Scale faces a problem of coordination holds only under certain theoretical assumptions that need to be made explicit and are likely not in line with the PAS proponents' standpoint. Calls for terminological clarity and explicit theoretical perspectives as necessary conditions for progress in consciousness research. |
Abstract
Michel (The mismeasure of consciousness: a problem of coordination for the perceptual awareness scale. Philos Sci 2019;86:1239-49) claims that the Perceptual Awareness Scale (PAS) faces the problem of coordination (also known as validity). We argue that his claim holds only under certain theoretical assumptions which need to be made explicit as these are likely not in line with the PAS proponents' standpoint. We also call for terminological clarity, an example being the usage of 'levels' of consciousness. Precise terminology combined with an explicit reference to the chosen theoretical perspective is necessary conditions for making progress in consciousness research and the development of consciousness theories.
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