Access Quote by Antonio Damasio
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“What happens [in a coma] is that you lose the grounding of the self, you no longer have access to any feeling of your own existence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Feeling of What Happens" by Antonio Damasio, 1999
Loss of self‑grounding in coma eliminates access to personal existence and feeling.
In simple terms: Coma erases sense of self.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the importance of self‑awareness.
Themes
consciousness
self
neurology
Mood
analytical
clinical
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- medical research
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
brain injury
clinical observation
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines the self beyond feeling?
- How does consciousness relate to identity?
A Different Perspective
Self may be reconstructed after recovery; not permanent loss.
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