A systematic approach to brain dynamics: cognitive evolution theory of consciousness.
Cogn Neurodyn August 10, 2022 DOI: 10.1007/s11571-022-09863-6 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe text proposes a systematic approach to brain dynamics called the cognitive evolution theory of consciousness, which argues that consciousness arises from the evolutionary development of cognitive processes. It presents a theoretical framework linking neural dynamics to conscious experience, suggesting that consciousness is not a single phenomenon but a product of layered cognitive capacities that evolved over time. The theory integrates perspectives from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and philosophy to explain how brain activity gives rise to subjective awareness.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Consciousness emerges from the evolutionary development of cognitive processes, as proposed by the cognitive evolution theory. |
Abstract
A systematic approach to brain dynamics: cognitive evolution theory of consciousness.