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Consciousness and emotions are interconnected as cognitive tools shaped for adaptive purposes [1], with consciousness defined as subjective awareness including emotions [2] and serving as a regulatory function primarily for emotions and drives [3]. Theories further link them through hedonic valence instantiation [4], lumping in modern concepts [5], and evolutionary centrality of emotions to consciousness [6].
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The evolution of human-type consciousness – a by-product of ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimDamasio (2010) and LeDoux and Brown (2017) propose that emotions and bodily states are central to the evolution of consciousness.
claimMark Solms' 2021 regulatory function theory views consciousness as a regulatory function, primarily for emotions and drives, which allows organisms to more effectively manage their needs and desires.
(PDF) Language and Consciousness; How Language Implies Self ... academia.edu 1 fact
perspectiveEmotions and consciousness are cognitive tools shaped pragmatically to serve adaptive purposes, rather than being intrinsic parts of human identity.
Complexity and the Evolution of Consciousness | Biological Theory link.springer.com 1 fact
perspectiveThe author of 'Complexity and the Evolution of Consciousness' argues that consciousness and emotions are initially instantiated through a hedonic valence system, which later becomes more representational through the acquisition of richer sensory and integrative capacities, a view that contrasts with Spurrett's approach of bracketing off consciousness and emotions in the study of preferences.
Consciousness, Attention, and Conscious Attention psychologytoday.com 1 fact
claimConsciousness is defined as the subjective awareness of various things such as visual objects, events, thoughts, and emotions.
The Hard Problem of Consciousness | Springer Nature Link link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe modern concept of consciousness was created by lumping together emotions, sensations, and thoughts, a concept that is untranslatable into ancient Greek.