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No validity without a theory-a critical look at subjective measures of consciousness
Zuzanna Skóra1, Simon Hviid Del Pin1, Monika Derda1
1Consciousness Lab, Institute of Psychology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow 30-060, Poland.
Abstract:
Michel (The mismeasure of consciousness: a problem of coordination for the perceptual awareness scale. Philos Sci 2019;86:1239-49) claims that the Perceptual Awareness Scale (PAS) faces the problem of coordination (also known as validity). We argue that his claim holds only under certain theoretical assumptions which need to be made explicit as these are likely not in line with the PAS proponents' standpoint. We also call for terminological clarity, an example being the usage of 'levels' of consciousness. Precise terminology combined with an explicit reference to the chosen theoretical perspective is necessary conditions for making progress in consciousness research and the development of consciousness theories.
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