Introduction: What is Consciousness What is man? Is man just a particular kind of matter organized and formed in a particular way or is there something more to the story of man? If man is something more than just inorganic matter then what is that which is more in him? From our daily observation and experience of nature it appears that inorganic matter cannot think or feel. Even in organic kingdom, the lower plant & animal life may be able to feel & react in a restricted way but it does not seem to have the faculty of volition and intentional action. Some higher animals seem to show the possession of the faculty of volition but appear to be lacking self-awareness. The story of man is different. The first & foremost thing is that he is aware of his existence. In other words, he has selfconsciousness. He is conscious of his being conscious. What is the,
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