ABSTRACT:

This article aims to deepen the understanding of the consciential paradigm. It starts indicating the need and the facts for a new model of consciousness. From the standpoint of the different lines of knowledge - religion, philosophy and science - it discusses what can and cannot be explained in each case. The current conventional paradigm is conceived independently of the observer whereas the consciential paradigm is defined through the process of self-investigation in an intersubjective consensus. The author stresses some of the characteristics of this practical evolutionary model that accounts for all consciential data. In doing so it conciliates the previous systems of knowledge pointing out their limitations and strengths. The article concludes implying the importance of one to be at the same time the researcher and the laboratory. Note: This is the first half of this paper.

EDITORS’ NOTE:

The 2nd part of this article will be published in the next edition of JC. It will examine the potentialities and requirements of individual and group work in terms of a conscious multidimensional experience. In this sense a look into the work of the main organizations dedicated to such issues is also addressed.