Science and Development of Consciousness: Limitations of Analytical Empiricism Within the Process of Understanding

Abstract

In this paper we present some of the results obtained in the recently completed research project: “The Self and Formation.” In that investigation we deal with the most specific aspects related to the Hegelian method and explore the possibility of elaborating a reconstruction of the phases of development of consciousness by means of what I have proposed to call, the overturning of Hegel’s Philosophy as an epistemological basis of the Science of Complexity. Throughout the research, the requirements of consciousness were systematized and hypotheses were formulated based on sensible certainty as the necessary supra - daily life until we were on the path of Hegelian speculative reflection, which allowed us to point out the role and limitations of analytical empiricism, within the process of understanding.

Presenters

Miguel A. Briceno
Professor, Institute of Philosophy, Department of Contemporary Social Philosophy, Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Knowledge Makers

KEYWORDS

Science, Complexity, Posthegelianism, Understanding, Consciousness, Development, Empiricism