Category: Consciousness
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Sociology of False Consciousness
Table of Contents Introduction Reaction Analysis Conclusion Reference Introduction False consciousness refers to how ideological, material, and institutional processes are perceived to mislead the proletariat in societies. It conceals the rampant and inhumane exploitation by the bourgeoisie in a capitalistic setting. The term explain explains the case where the lower-class individuals willingly embodied the oppression…
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Comparing Simmels Stranger and Du Bois Double Consciousness
Introduction Various concepts and theories were introduced in pre-modern and are still relvant in modern times. Concepts help to bring understanding on how society and its people function. Georg Simmel and W.E.B. Du Bois have significantly impacted social theories that have ignited scholarly debates for many years. As discussed in this essay, the two theorists…
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The Meaning of Consciousness
No universal definition of consciousness exists despite numerous attempts by philosophers, scholars, researchers, and even practitioners to formulate it. Defining this concept remains a daunting task because people hold conflicting perspectives on the term (Vithoulkas & Muresanu, 2014). Dehaene et al. (2017) agree by asserting that consciousness has multiple meanings as it is used in…
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Consciousness and Emotions in Animals
Animals are alive creatures that can feel pain, startling, freezing, and other spontaneous emotions. In general, it is assumed that animals are driven by their inborn instincts. For instance, when the sheep sees the lion, it runs away to avoid being eaten by the predator. In this case, the instinct of self-preserving is crucial for…
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Mind, Consciousness and Body Relationship
The Topic The general topic we wish to research in more detail is the relationship between the body and the mind. Our study of this theme will be based on the assumption that the mind and the consciousness are generated by the body. On the other hand, we will also suppose that the mental factors…
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Consciousness, Personality Theories and Labeling
Table of Contents Consciousness about Other Mental Processes Theories People Use to Understand Themselves and Others Consequences of Labeling People References Consciousness about Other Mental Processes Peoples brain creates models of various experiences. This process is known as consciousness. Psychologists have different views regarding its origin, as it is rather subjective. As a result, it…
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Consciousness and Its Main States
Table of Contents Low Awareness High Awareness Daydreaming Sleep References Human beings live their life in varying degrees of awareness of the world around them. The complete lack of awareness is called unconsciousness, while the notion of consciousness is dispersed in nature (Natsoulas, 2018). In some instances, a person could be conscious, but not fully…
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The Psychology of Consciousness
Table of Contents Conscious Definition Levels of Consciousness Circadian Rhythms Works Cited Conscious Definition Conscious is a word that has been adapted from the Latin word conscius which is translated to mean self-knowledge. Consciousness can be said to be a state of alertness and awareness. A conscious person will be one that is at a…
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Animal Mind and Cognition: Animals Consciousness
Table of Contents Introduction Literature Overview Arguments for Animals Consciousness Conclusion Works Cited Introduction A great interest in animal consciousness has been centralized in philosophy and scientific studies for decades. It is necessary to stress that the problem of determination whether animals are conscious or not stretches the scientific methodology and knowledge limits; the question…
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Cognitive Psychology and Blind Spots in Our Consciousness
Table of Contents Introduction Cognitive Psychology Angle Blind Spots, and How They Appear The Main Reasons of Blind Spots Conclusion References Introduction To begin with, it is necessary to mention that everyone is subjected to making mistakes. It is impossible to be ensured against them. These actions are always criticized with expressive remarks made by…