The science of consciousness must include its more advanced forms

Behav Brain Sci. 2016 Jan:39:e198. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X15002289.

Abstract

Morsella et al. argue that science should not focus on high forms of consciousness. We disagree. An understanding of high forms of consciousness is invaluable to the scientific study of consciousness. Moreover, it poses challenges to the passive frame theory. Specifically, it challenges the notions that conscious thoughts are not connected and that consciousness serves skeletomotor conflict only.

MeSH terms

  • Consciousness*