On the science of consciousness: epistemological reflections and clincial implications

Consciousness has been one of the most important and tantalizing issues ever since the origin of philosophy and medicine. The concept of consciousness and the so-called “hard problem” (i.e., the mind-brain relationship) are highly complex topics that have yet to be elucidated, involving the realms of both science and philosophy with profound epistemological implications. In the lively debate on the foundations of the science of consciousness there are several p otential biases of an essentially philosophical nature, such as those related to the paradigm and axioms adopted, and the ostensible logical contradiction between monism and dualism.

Source: Explore - February 22, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Enrico Facco, Daniela Lucangeli, Patrizio Tressoldi Source Type: research