The Limits of Neurophysiological Models of Consciousness

Journal/Book: Behav Brain Sci. 1995; 18: 40 West 20TH Street, New York, NY 10011-4211. Cambridge Univ Press. 702-703.

Abstract: This commentary elaborates on Gray's conclusion that his neurophysiological model of consciousness might explain how consciousness arises from the brain, but does not address how consciousness evolved, affects behavior or confers survival value. The commentary argues that such limitations apply to all neurophysiological or other third-person perspective models. To approach such questions the first-person nature of consciousness needs to be taken seriously in combination with third-person models of the brain.

Note: Editorial Litlist M Velmans, Univ London Goldsmiths Coll, Dept Psychol, New Cross, London SE14 6NW, England

Keyword(s): Consciousness; Neurophysiological Models; 3rd-Person; First-Person; Evolution; Function; INFORMATION

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