Brain and self - a neurophilosophical account

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Philosophy
• Psychology

Background:

• The concept of self has evolved from philosophical discourse to psychological study, notably as the ego.
• Neuroimaging techniques now enable the investigation of neural underpinnings of self-experience.

Discussion:

• This article examines diverse philosophical concepts of the self.
• It incorporates neuroscientific findings related to self and self-reference.

Key Insights:

• Compares and contrasts philosophical and neuroscientific accounts of the self.
• Highlights the relevance of these integrated perspectives for psychoanalytic theories of self and ego.

Outlook:

• Further research can bridge the gap between subjective experience and neural correlates of self.
• This interdisciplinary approach offers novel insights into the nature of consciousness and the self.