Approaching the nature of consciousness through a phenomenal analysis of early vision. What is the explanandum?
Front Psychol March 18, 2024 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1329259 via PubMed Central
Summary
The paper examines the nature of consciousness by analyzing early visual processing. It questions what exactly needs to be explained when studying consciousness, arguing that the phenomenal aspects of early vision provide a crucial starting point. The author contends that clarifying the explanandum—the target of explanation—is essential for progress in consciousness studies.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | The phenomenal analysis of early vision reveals that the proper explanandum for consciousness studies must be carefully defined to avoid conceptual confusion. |
Abstract
Approaching the nature of consciousness through a phenomenal analysis of early vision. What is the explanandum?