Are Pure Consciousness Events Unmediated?
The Problem of Pure Consciousness March 29, 1990 DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780195059809.003.0008
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 8 |
| Key finding | Pure consciousness is an experience of being awake and conscious without any object or content of consciousness. |
Abstract
Abstract During the summer of 1986 Steven Bernhardt was killed in an automobile accident. The present paper was submitted and accepted at that time, although it was overlong and in a fairly rough form. In order to include it in the present collection, and to ensure that Bernhardt’s contribution did not go unacknowledged, I have substantially revised his paper. While clarifying and condensing, I have tried to remain as close to the spirit and letter of the original as possible. It is my fond hope that the author would approve of the paper as it now appears.-Ed. The experience of pure consciousness can be characterized as follows: The subject is awake, conscious, but without an object or content of consciousness-no thoughts, emotions, sensations, or awareness of any external phenomena.