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evolution of consciousness

evolution of consciousness In this historical usage, evolution of consciousness means the observed development of mental life over time, especially as a way of seeing how knowledge and concepts arise in experience.

In this historical usage, evolution of consciousness means the observed development of mental life over time, especially as a way of seeing how knowledge and concepts arise in experience. It refers to tracing the growth of consciousness in its actual order, rather than starting from finished, already-formed thought.

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Drafting source: Tuke, A Dictionary of Psychological Medicine. 1892 original US edition; OCR SHA-256 7ec833f3f4ff2826cb5eba1722a767adae625ac9f49f83035a464dc975564f96. “Tuke, A Dictionary of Psychological Medicine” (dictionaryofpsyc01tuke:chars-220500-232500).
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