Difference between revisions of "Consciousness"
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| − | '''Consciousness''' is a | + | '''Consciousness''' is a unique quality of [[human|humans]] - it is the quality of being self-aware, and rising above one's baser [[animal]] instincts. Grappling with the question of consciousness - why is humanity conscious, and no other species? - is an important question in [[philosophy]] and [[religion]]. Creationists believe that, on account of the [[creation|creation story]], consciousness is God's gift to man, since we are made in His image. |
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Revision as of 19:36, December 7, 2008
Consciousness is a unique quality of humans - it is the quality of being self-aware, and rising above one's baser animal instincts. Grappling with the question of consciousness - why is humanity conscious, and no other species? - is an important question in philosophy and religion. Creationists believe that, on account of the creation story, consciousness is God's gift to man, since we are made in His image.