Consciousness, Neural Basis of

Tamar Weber; Hakwan Lau

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.56008-5

Consciousness, Neural Basis of

Tamar Weber
, Hakwan Lau

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In this article, we give an overview of the search for the neural correlates of consciousness (NCCs). We begin with a discussion of the conceptual complexities of defining the notion of an NCC. We then discuss some of the experimental approaches used to empirically investigate the NCCs. We then consider some competing views of NCCs. Finally, we consider how the competing views of NCCs bear on different theories of consciousness. We focus on the methodological and theoretical challenges facing this line of research.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	673-678
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080970875
ISBN (Print)	9780080970868
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.56008-5
State	Published - 26 Mar 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cognitive neuroscience
Consciousness
Fusiform face area (FFA)
Neural correlates of consciousness
Sensory system
Visual awareness

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