摘要
This paper presents an original interpretation of the Upanishads that the inner self is located in the embryo brain region of the brain. This is the part of the brain already present in the embryo and consists of the brainstem, hypothalamus, thalamus, and midbrain. It is also the part of the brain that operates during dreaming and deep sleep and causes the transition from sleeping to waking states, and the Upanishads state unequivocally that the self is responsible for these mental states. With the self located in the embryo brain region, an entirely new interpretation of Aristotle＇s De Anima is presented which parallels the Upanishads in every respect; the inner self and Aristotle＇s ＂soul＂ have identical functions and attributes. An Aristotelian First Principle is presented： Biology is the source of Consciousness; DNA is the source of Biology; Ergo DNA is the source of Consciousness.
