Analysis of Existing Approaches to Definition of the Concept of “Consciousness” in Philosophy, Psychology and Cognitive Science
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5148-2024-2-6-16
Abstract
Aim. To identify and describe the main features and characteristics of the consciousness phenomenon in philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science.
Methodology. Analysis of the corpus of philosophical, psychological and other scientific texts was carried out; the experience of previous philosophical and scientific schools in describing the phenomenon of consciousness and defining the corresponding concept was summarized.
Results. Based on the results of the review of the existing literature and the generalization of the relevant scientific and philosophical experience in the field of study, the most common approaches to the disclosure of the concept of consciousness were identified; the main properties of consciousness, accepted by several researchers of this problem as essential and necessary, were established; an interdisciplinary definition of the “consciousness” was proposed.
Research implications. The results of the study are designed to simplify interdisciplinary cooperation in the study of the consciousness phenomenon, its substantiation and clarification.
About the Author
A. D. Filipchenko
Federal State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anton D. Filipchenko, Postgraduate Student
Department of Chemistry, Biology, Ecology and Geography
141014; ul. Very Voloshinoi 24; Moscow Region; Mytishchi
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