Abstract

This paper explores the ontological status of consciousness by examining whether it should be regarded solely as a force or also as an entity. It compares perspectives from philosophy, science, theology, and Consciousness-Structured Field Theory (CSFT). Drawing on peer-reviewed and primary source literature, the analysis shows that consciousness exhibits characteristics of both an unbounded causal force and a self-structuring entity with intentionality. This distinction has implications for the philosophy of mind, quantum metaphysics, and future models of consciousness.