The words "conscious" and "consciousness" in English date to the 1600s and the first recorded use of "conscious" as a … See more

Scholars are divided as to whether Aristotle had a concept of consciousness. He does not use any single word or terminology that … See more

For many decades, consciousness as a research topic was avoided by the majority of mainstream scientists, because of a general feeling that a … See more

In children
Of the eight types of consciousness in the Lycan classification, some are detectable in utero and others … See more

Most writers on the philosophy of consciousness have been concerned with defending a particular point of view, and have organized their material accordingly. For surveys, the … See more

The medical approach to consciousness is scientifically oriented. It derives from a need to treat people whose brain function has been impaired … See more

William James is usually credited with popularizing the idea that human consciousness flows like a stream, in his Principles of … See more