The Principle of Emergence in Contemporary Neuroscientific Theories of Consciousness: G. Edelman, B. Baars, G. Tononi

Student: Almazova Tatyana

Educational Programme: Philosophy (Bachelor)

Year of Graduation: 2016

The paper is devoted to the problem of applying emergence concept in contemporary neuroscience theories of consciousness. Nowadays, we are able to mention a interdisciplinary rise between a set of philosophical and other science fields of knowledge that definitely includes problems of consciousness. Thus, we aim to specify the extent that neuroscience theories apply for emergent concept in its philosophical definition. We consider emergence as a dominant direction in contemporary neuroscience theories of consciousness. In current research we will follow several intermediate goals regarded on example of three most significant neuroscience theories of consciousness, which practice the emergent approach. We are going to establish the stage of leading-in and applying the emergence concept, then attempt to estimate opportunities of usage neuroscience conclusions in philosophy and general relevance of emergence concept applying.

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