Bewusstseinsphänomene
Bewusstseinsphänomene, also known as phenomena of consciousness, refer to the subjective experiences that accompany conscious awareness. These phenomena are the "what it is like" aspect of mental states, encompassing sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts, memories, and intentions. They are inherently private and first-person, meaning they can only be directly accessed by the individual experiencing them.
Understanding Bewusstseinsphänomene is a central challenge in philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Key questions revolve
Various theoretical approaches attempt to address these phenomena. Materialist perspectives propose that consciousness is entirely a