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A systemic view of cognition: a contribution of Indian philosophic thought and tradition
Author(s) -
Murthy P. N.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-1743(199803/04)15:2<93::aid-sres198>3.0.co;2-g
Subject(s) - consciousness , phenomenon , cognition , epistemology , cognitive science , psychology , artificial consciousness , philosophy , neuroscience
Cognition is an important aspect of any problem appreciation and resolution. It is recognised that the phenomenon of consciousness is closely related to cognition. However, in many Western scientific philosophical investigations cognition is treated as a biologically determined function and consciousness is brought in as a concept to understand some phenomenon like non‐computability. It is defined as the ability for sensation and capability for awareness and understanding. In biological evolution consciousness is linked to learning processes. By contrast, in the Indian philosophical tradition consciousness is fundamental to all existence in the manifest universe. This paper deals with the various aspects of this understanding and its consequences in a managerial approach to problem‐solving. A concept of the manager as a seeker leading to a new Upanishadic style of management is presented. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.