The Vegetative State and the Science of Consciousness

• Published in: The British journal for the philosophy of science Vol. 61; no. 3; p. 459
• Main Authors: Shea, Nicholas, Bayne, Tim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.09.2010

Consciousness in experimental subjects is typically inferred from reports and other forms of voluntary behaviour. A wealth of everyday experience confirms that healthy subjects do not ordinarily behave in these ways unless they are conscious. Investigation of consciousness in vegetative state patien...