Definition to the concept ""consciousness"" was tried to be given a millennium ago. With development of philosophical doctrine there were many certain currents and schools which had the methods in studying a phenomenon. Still there is no accurate objective definition of consciousness, its structure.
The problem of consciousness was studied and studied by various sections of philosophy. If to consider ontologic aspect, then for the answer to a question it is necessary to learn its origin, structure, a ratio with unconscious and consciousness. Also it is necessary to explain communications between matter and consciousness. It is quite difficult process demanding objectivity.
Three approaches of studying concept "consciousness"
It is possible to allocate three main approaches to studying consciousness. Each of them has the positive sides and shortcomings. Together can give more or less accurate account.
Gnoseological aspect. In this case informative abilities thanks to which the individual is capable to gain new knowledge are studied. Axiological approach. Consciousness is considered as the complete nature. Prakseologichesky approach. In the forefront there are aspects of activity. Special attention is paid on connection of consciousness with acts of man.
Definition of the concept "consciousness" of philosophy
In philosophy the consciousness can be defined as the highest ability of mental reflection of surrounding reality. Consciousness is inherent only in the person. Consciousness cannot be passionless, unemotional reflection of the internal, or outside world. It is necessary to speak about a phenomenon of consciousness, how about at the same time experience and knowledge which happen in the individual. There is other definition of consciousness – as purposeful display of surrounding reality on the basis of which his behavior is regulated. To this idea of consciousness the human thought went long enough. At the same time long time unconscious and conscious were a single whole, were not divided. Consciousness was often equated to intelligence and thinking. The big problem for allocation of consciousness, its definition is that in each act of consciousness the uniqueness and originality of the person is displaced. Consciousness is expressed literally in each human manifestation. According to Nietzsche, he cannot be separated from life experience. It needs to be studied together with it.
Structure of consciousness
The philosophy considers consciousness as a complete system. However in each certain philosophical current it has absolutely different structure. For example, A. Spirkin allocates three main spheres: informative, emotional, strong-willed. And here K.G. Jung allocates already four functions of consciousness which prove at the conscious and unconscious level: thinking, feelings, feelings, intuition. Still philosophers try to give accurate structure of consciousness, but all this becomes to some extent subjectively.