Beyond the Hard Problem: Integrating Philosophy, Neuroscience, and AI in Consciousness Research
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) January 10, 2026 Mumun Das.
Consciousness research is advanced by integrating philosophical debates about qualia, the hard problem, panpsychism, and illusionism with empirical neuroscientific theories like Global Workspace Theory and Integrated Information Theory. Interdisciplinary approaches have improved theoretical clarity and empirical testability. The article also examines whether artificial systems could achieve conscious states, offering novel perspectives that bridge diverse frameworks to further the study of consciousness.