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Self-consciousness

conclusion

Gerhard Kreuch

pp. 59-60

Résumé

This first part of the book analysed the notion of self-consciousness and presented some major challenges in the current debate. Reflective theories of self-consciousness fail. The core of self-consciousness cannot be understood as a dual-digit, reflective relationship because this leads to infinite regress or vicious circularity. Likewise, it cannot be understood as propositional. Thus, a pre-reflective alternative is needed. However, current pre-reflective accounts suffer from two problems: First, they focus on what self-consciousness is not rather than what it is. This is what has been called the "ex negativo" challenge here. Additionally, non-egological, pre-reflective theories cannot explain the unity of the phenomenon.

Détails de la publication

Publié dans:

Kreuch Gerhard (2019) Self-feeling: can self-consciousness be understood as a feeling?. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 59-60

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30789-9_4

Citation complète:

Kreuch Gerhard, 2019, Self-consciousness: conclusion. In G. Kreuch Self-feeling (59-60). Dordrecht, Springer.