The questions are raised: is it possible to define consciousness, what are its grounds, is artificial consciousness possible, etc. The thesis is justified: consciousness cannot be defined within the framework of consciousness. But it is possible on the basis of superconsciousness as a part of being. Two main ways of cognition of consciousness are revealed: inductive and deductive. Inductive – the discovery of its individual, specific properties on the basis of particular sciences. Deductive is the understanding of consciousness through superconsciousness and the most general images of philosophical teachings. The images of superconsciousness in the history of philosophy are considered. The thesis is substantiated: consciousness is fundamentally simpler than superconsciousness. Human consciousness provides the image of the universe that is accessible to a person based on his abilities. The close connection of consciousness with the level of development of the human psyche and body (brain) is shown. The prerequisites of superconsciousness in modern science and culture are revealed. The boundaries of consciousness and the stages of man's evolutionary ascent to superconsciousness are described. It has been established that superconsciousness makes it possible to create artificial consciousness and understand other types of non-human consciousness.

man, consciousness, foundation, superconsciousness, boundaries of consciousness, altered states of consciousness, evolution, movement