Methodological issues in consciousness research: theory comparison, the role of empirical evidence, and a replication crisis.
Front Psychol September 23, 2025 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1633907 via PubMed Central
Summary
This paper examines methodological challenges in consciousness research, focusing on how theories are compared, the role of empirical evidence in adjudicating between them, and the impact of a replication crisis. It argues that current approaches often lack rigorous theory comparison and that replication failures undermine confidence in empirical findings.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key finding | Consciousness research faces significant methodological issues including inadequate theory comparison and a replication crisis. |
Abstract
Methodological issues in consciousness research: theory comparison, the role of empirical evidence, and a replication crisis.