A Psychological Theory of Consciousness
Author: Shanon, Benny1
Source: Journal of Consciousness Studies, Volume 15, Number 5, 2008 , pp. 5-47(43)
Publisher: Imprint Academic
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Abstract:
A new phenomenological framework for the characterization of human consciousness is presented. The theory is introduced in several stages - making distinctions concerning types of consciousness, levels, parameters, functional features and dynamic operations. The phenomenology encompasses both ordinary and non-ordinary states of mind. It appears that in its totality the phenomenology of human consciousness comprises a well- structured system exhibiting coherence and internal structure. In addition, this framework presents a new approach for cognitive research, methodologically as well as theoretically. Observations concerning the intellectual challenge of consciousness areDocument Type: Research article
Affiliations: 1: Department of Psychology, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, Email: msshanon@mscc.huji.ac.il
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