Teilhard’s Catholicity: An Evolution of Consciousness

Evolution of Consciousness

In order to discuss evolutionary aspects of consciousness, researchers from neuroscience, medical psychology, zoology, biophysics, computer science and philosophy were convened for the workshop, Evolution of Consciousness, at the research centre Agora for Biosystems, August 11–13, 2001 in Sigtuna, Sweden. The workshop took place in immediate conjunction with the conference Consciousness and Its...

The Evolution of Consciousness

It is argued that the principles of classical physics are inimical to the development of a satisfactory science of consciousness The problem is that insofar as the classical principles are valid consciousness can have no e ect on the behavior and hence on the survival prospects of the organisms in which it inheres Thus within the classical framework it is not possible to explain in natural term...

Evolution of consciousness.

The evolution of codification within the increasing complexity and diversity of relations is examined within a triadic architectural frame of filiated hierarchical levels of both material organization and consciousness. Inertia and entropy are understood as basic forces within codal organization, and evolution is examined as a force of mediation between these two forces, operating to move energ...

Evolution of consciousness.

The hypothesis of the origin of consciousness is built upon the unique properties of the mammalian neocortex. The apical dendrites of the pyramidal cells bundle together as they ascend to lamina I to form neural receptor units of approximately 100 apical dendrites plus branches receiving hundreds of thousands of excitatory synapses, the collective assemblage being called a dendron. It is propos...

Evolution and Structure of Consciousness