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| Self-consciousness, philosophy: self-consciousness is a form of consciousness that allows a localization of the thinking subject in the logical space. The prerequisite for self-consciousness is consciousness of external and internal processes as well as the ability to differentiate between these two sources of influences. See also identification, self-identification, self, I, consciousness, individuation, identity, person._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Humberto Maturana on Self- Consciousness - Dictionary of Arguments
I 70 Self-consciousness/I-conscoiusness/Maturana: is no neurophysiological phenomenon, just focus on yourself. >Consciousness, >Self-knowledge, >Self-identification. Therefore it is an epiphenomenon. >Epiphenomenon. It is not explanable by physiological factors such as excitation, inhibition, network structures, coding etc. I 205 Self-consciousness/Maturana: is outside of the physical! It belongs to the range of interactions as a way of co-existence. >Operation/Maturana, >Body. I 276 It is found only in the language - Condition: distinction of oneself from others who could be oneself. >Language, >Intersubjectivity._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Maturana I Umberto Maturana Biologie der Realität Frankfurt 2000 |
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