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The Knower Centred Model of Consciousness (KCM): A Typed Ontology and Empirical Research Framework

Nabaghan Ojha

PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation) January 1, 2026 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/26w7m via OpenAlex

Summary

The Knower Centred Model of Consciousness (KCM) presents a new framework that distinguishes between the Knower, Knowing, and Known. It aims to investigate consciousness using a typed ontology and proposes an empirical research program that moves beyond traditional reductionist approaches.

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Key finding The KCM introduces a typed ontology to explore consciousness beyond reductionist models.

Abstract

This project hosts the preprint and materials for the paper "The Knower Centred Model of Consciousness (KCM): A Typed Ontology and Empirical Research Framework." The work introduces a typed ontology distinguishing Knower (K), Knowing (N), and Known (C), and outlines an empirical research program for investigating consciousness beyond reductionist models.

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