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A mathematical model of the self.

D W Mann1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA.

Psychiatry
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study proposes a novel mathematical structure to explain complex aspects of the self. This framework aims to provide a scientific basis for understanding the self, overcoming previous theoretical limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • The self remains a complex construct, challenging systematic scientific inquiry.
  • Existing theories struggle to provide a cohesive framework for understanding self-related phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel mathematical structure analogous to key features of the self.
  • To offer a plausible theoretical basis for scientific investigation into the self.
  • To address aspects of the self that have historically impeded systematic thinking.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an abstract mathematical framework.
  • Exploration of properties analogous to psychological constructs of the self.
  • Theoretical modeling of self-related cognitive processes.

Main Results:

  • A mathematical structure with properties analogous to key self-features has been sketched.
  • The proposed structure offers a potentially plausible basis for scientific theory development.
  • The framework may account for previously intractable aspects of the self.

Conclusions:

  • A novel mathematical approach offers a new perspective on the scientific study of the self.
  • This theoretical structure provides a foundation for future empirical research.
  • The model has the potential to integrate diverse aspects of selfhood into a coherent theory.

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