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The relationship between consciousness and the human mind is established through theories of emergentism [1] and the philosophical debate regarding the mind's capacity to comprehend consciousness {fact:2, fact:4}. Furthermore, the term consciousness is frequently defined and analyzed in relation to the inherent complexity of the human mind [2].
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Hard problem of consciousness - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimNew mysterianism, a position most significantly associated with philosopher Colin McGinn, proposes that the human mind in its current form is unable to explain consciousness.
perspectiveColin McGinn argues that a naturalistic explanation for consciousness exists, but the human mind is cognitively closed to it due to limited intellectual abilities.
Panpsychism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimOn a standard form of layered emergentism, human and animal minds are causally dependent on consciousness-involving micro-level facts while remaining fundamental entities in their own right.
Complexity and the Evolution of Consciousness | Biological Theory link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe term 'sentience' is often preferred over 'consciousness' by those interested in animal consciousness because 'consciousness' is frequently associated with the complexity of the human mind.