Beyond Instinct Towards a Practical Definition of Consciousness
Abstract
For centuries, the problem of consciousness has remained one of the most complex scientific issues, perplexing philosophers and scientists alike. Research continues to understand the essence and nature of consciousness, its mechanisms, its location, and its relationship to the brain.In the following few lines, I will present a philosophical method for judging whether an entity is conscious or not.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
Epistemology
Ethics
and Metaphysics
Embodied and Extended Cognition
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint