THE CENTER FOR CONSCIOUSNESS STUDIES
Bringing together leading thinkers across the sciences, philosophy, and the humanities to examine diverse approaches to consciousness through dialogue and inquiry.
Understanding Consciousness
The Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona brings together scholars across philosophy, cognitive science, neuroscience, social science, medicine, the physical sciences, and the arts and humanities to advance rigorous, interdisciplinary inquiry into human consciousness.
Housed in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Center fosters research, dialogue, and public engagement on foundational questions about mind, experience, and awareness. Its work includes studies of mindfulness, theoretical and empirical models of consciousness, and emerging frameworks that bridge scientific and philosophical approaches.
Consciousness Studies Minor
Delve into the puzzle that is our own existence. With the Consciousness minor, which is housed in the Department of Philosophy, you can explore consciousness from several scientific and philosophical perspectives.
Research
Unraveling the mystery of consciousness one step at a time. University of Arizona is at the forefront of consciousness research and internationally recognized findings.
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