but one that has been asked before (i'm sure)... What is consciousness?
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2007-01-12 13:15:53 · 11 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
consciousness
Quality or state of being aware. As applied to the lower animals, consciousness refers to the capacity for sensation and, usually, simple volition. In higher animals, this capacity may also include thinking and emotion. In human beings, consciousness is understood to include “meta-awareness,” an awareness that one is aware. The term also refers broadly to the upper level of mental life of which the person is aware, as contrasted with unconscious processes. Levels of consciousness (e.g., attention vs. sleep) are correlated with patterns of electrical activity in the brain (brain waves). See also philosophy of mind.
For more information on consciousness, visit Britannica.com.
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2007-01-12 13:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by ~Init2winit~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 a : the quality or state of being aware especially of something within oneself b : the state or fact of being conscious of an external object, state, or fact c : AWARENESS; especially : concern for some social or political cause
2 : the state of being characterized by sensation, emotion, volition, and thought : MIND
3 : the totality of conscious states of an individual
4 : the normal state of conscious life
5 : the upper level of mental life of which the person is aware as contrasted with unconscious processes
2007-01-12 21:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically speaking, it's a portion of the brain sending electrical signals. (It's effect is a state of awareness of self and of ones surroundings.) When one is unconscious, that part of the brain is virtually shut off.
2007-01-12 21:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by OranjTulip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeahh simple ones i can do...
consciousness is that feeling of being awake and alive , the ability to think and create , to make choices , to be aware... awareness thats it
2007-01-12 21:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consciousness is awareness, if you try to figure out what is awareness its like looking in a mirror to mirror
2007-01-12 21:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you are on R & S I'm wondering if you mean conscience? The ability for us to tell right from wrong. The little thing inside you that says..."hey what you are doing isn't right".
2007-01-12 21:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll go with the above, a state of awareness
2007-01-12 21:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by Ghost Wolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Opposite of unconsciousness.
2007-01-12 21:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by Holly Marie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a state of awareness
2007-01-12 21:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by GrundleGoat 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Again with the same question?
2007-01-12 21:20:07 · answer #10 · answered by INDRAG? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋