Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Consciousness: The Road to Reductionism. |
| Authors: |
McComas, Alan J. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
American Scientist. Mar/Apr2025, Vol. 113 Issue 2, p96-103. 8p. 6 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: |
RETICULAR formation, PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY, SELF-talk, RECOGNITION (Psychology), TEMPORAL lobe, THALAMIC nuclei, SOMATOSENSORY cortex |
| Abstract: |
The article explores the concept of consciousness as a function of the brain, challenging mystical explanations and emphasizing the role of neural activity in generating consciousness. It delves into the historical and contemporary perspectives on consciousness, highlighting the importance of memory, perception, and neural mechanisms in understanding consciousness. The text discusses various theories, research findings, and experiments that shed light on the complex nature of consciousness, ultimately aiming to provide a reductionist view of consciousness rooted in neuroscience and brain function. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
MAS Ultra - School Edition |
