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scientific study of consciousness

Also known as: consciousness science, scientific study of consciousness, science of consciousness

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David Chalmers

David Chalmers

David Chalmers is a central figure in the scientific study of consciousness, having established the foundational distinction between the 'easy' and 'hard' problems {fact:1, fact:2}. Furthermore, he advocates for the integration of phenomenology into this field to provide necessary data for scientific explanation [1], while his work remains a primary subject of debate within the discipline [2]. — 4 supporting facts

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Steven Greer

Steven Greer

Steven Greer is directly linked to the scientific study of consciousness through his theoretical framework, which posits that extraterrestrial travel relies on the science of consciousness [1], [2]. Furthermore, his specific approach to this field is a subject of debate within the scientific community, where his 'consciousness science' is often contrasted with mainstream perspectives [3]. — 3 supporting facts

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Critique of Panpsychism: Philosophical Coherence and Scientific ... thequran.love Zia H Shah MD · The Muslim Times May 7, 2025 3 facts

perspectiveAnil Seth argues that consciousness science is progressing effectively without panpsychism, implying that panpsychism does not solve practical scientific problems.

perspectivePanpsychism could be viewed as providing the conceptual groundwork for a mature science of consciousness that expands its ontology beyond current physicalist limitations.

perspectiveAnil Seth states that panpsychism remains a fringe proposition within consciousness science and is not taken seriously by many in the scientific community.

Panpsychism and dualism in the science of consciousness researchgate.net ResearchGate 2 facts

claimPanpsychism persists in the science of consciousness because it is proposed as a straightforward answer to the problem of consciousness.

claimPanpsychism and dualism both persist in the science of consciousness despite being metaphysically hostile to one another.

Panpsychism and dualism in the science of consciousness - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov PubMed Aug 4, 2024 2 facts

claimPanpsychism is proposed in the science of consciousness as a straightforward answer to the problem of integrating consciousness into the fabric of physical reality.

claimDualism is proposed in the science of consciousness as a solution to the problem of free will by endowing consciousness with causal power as a prerequisite for moral responsibility.

Theories and Methods of Consciousness biomedres.us Paul C Mocombe · Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research Jan 29, 2024 2 facts

claimEriksson J, Fontan A, and Pedale T argued in 2020 that making the unconscious explicit is necessary to boost the science of consciousness.

claimGamez D proposed a framework for the scientific study of consciousness based on the measurement of consciousness in 2014.

AI Sessions #9: The Case Against AI Consciousness (with Anil Seth) conspicuouscognition.com Conspicuous Cognition Feb 17, 2026 1 fact

perspectiveHenry Shevlin expresses skepticism regarding the prospects of consciousness science as a falsifiable research programme.

Complexity and the Evolution of Consciousness | Biological Theory link.springer.com Springer Sep 14, 2022 1 fact

claimThe conceptual engineering project regarding sentience, as described by Veit and Browning (2020b), is designed to be useful for the science of consciousness while also serving animal welfare and ethics.

The Conscious Mind - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org David Chalmers · Oxford University Press 1 fact

claimThe book 'The Conscious Mind' has significantly influenced the philosophy of mind and the scientific study of consciousness, establishing David Chalmers' distinction between the 'easy' and 'hard' problems of consciousness as standard terminology.

(DOC) The hard problem of consciousness & the phenomenological ... academia.edu Academia.edu 1 fact

claimBoth those who are optimistic about the prospects of a science of consciousness and those who believe it lies beyond standard scientific methods agree that consciousness poses a special challenge for science.

[PDF] Models of Consciousness 6 amcs-community.org Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness 1 fact

claimMany approaches in consciousness science focus on the philosophical underpinnings of models of consciousness.

Consciousness and Cognitive Sciences journal-psychoanalysis.eu Journal of Psychoanalysis 1 fact

claimThe number of books, articles, and meetings regarding the scientific study of consciousness has increased exponentially over the last few years.

Hard problem of consciousness - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact

quoteDehaene stated: "Once our intuitions are educated by cognitive neuroscience and computer simulations, Chalmers' hard problem will evaporate. The hypothetical concept of qualia, pure mental experience, detached from any information-processing role, will be viewed as a peculiar idea of the prescientific era, much like vitalism... [Just as science dispatched vitalism] the science of consciousness will keep eating away at the hard problem of consciousness until it vanishes."

The function(s) of consciousness: an evolutionary perspective frontiersin.org Frontiers in Psychology Nov 25, 2024 1 fact

referenceKlein, Hohwy, and Bayne (2020) discuss the shift in the science of consciousness from identifying neural correlates of consciousness (NCCs) to identifying difference makers of consciousness (DMCs).

In defense of scientifically and philosophically (not politically ... blog.apaonline.org APA Blog Nov 14, 2023 1 fact

referenceBernard Baars stated in the introduction of 'Essential Sources in the Scientific Study of Consciousness' that the scientific study of consciousness was taboo during much of the 20th century.

Moving Forward on the Problem of Consciousness - David Chalmers consc.net Journal of Consciousness Studies 1 fact

claimDavid Chalmers argues that a phenomenological approach is essential to an adequate science of consciousness because human phenomenology provides the data that science needs to explain.

The Problem of Hard and Easy Problems cambridge.org Cambridge University Press Mar 31, 2023 1 fact

claimDavid Chalmers distinguishes between two explanatory projects within a science of consciousness: the 'hard problem' and the 'easy problems'.

(PDF) Unifying Theories of Consciousness, Attention, and ... academia.edu Academia.edu 1 fact

referenceDennett, D. C. (2005) discusses philosophical obstacles to a science of consciousness in the book 'Sweet dreams: Philosophical obstacles to a science of consciousness' published by MIT Press.

Classification Schemes of Altered States of Consciousness - ORBi orbi.uliege.be ORBi 1 fact

referenceCharles T. Tart published an article titled 'States of consciousness and state-specific sciences' in Science in 1972, discussing the scientific study of consciousness states.

Exploring “lucid sleep” and altered states of consciousness using ... philosophymindscience.org Philosophy and the Mind Sciences Jan 7, 2025 1 fact

referenceDemšar and Windt (2024) explore the study of dream experience through dream reports, examining the points of contact between dream research and first-person methods in consciousness science in the book 'Dreaming and memory: Philosophical issues'.