27 Mar self

An abstract concept in which an object is aware of the properties it possesses. Humans have a sense of self. A human perceives the physical attributes she or he possesses through the senses including kinesthesia. The expression “I am tired” presumes that the person percieves a dynamic characteristic associated with self. The context of self occupying a position in time and space provides a basis of context on which to develop expectations that are necessary for complex cognitive activities.
Keywords: consciousness
sense
object
property
cognition
expectations
context