Vagueness and the evolution of consciousness : through the looking glass /

The two dominant theories of consciousness argue it appeared in living beings either suddenly, or gradually. Both theories face problems. The solution is the realization that a foundational consciousness was always here, yet varying conscious states were not, and appeared gradually. Michael Tye expl...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Tye, Michael
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, [2021]
Zusammenfassung:
The two dominant theories of consciousness argue it appeared in living beings either suddenly, or gradually. Both theories face problems. The solution is the realization that a foundational consciousness was always here, yet varying conscious states were not, and appeared gradually. Michael Tye explores this idea and the key questions it raises.
Umfang:
1 online resource (141 pages)
ISBN:
0-19-263706-1
0-19-190403-1
0-19-263705-3
Schlagworte:
Consciousness.
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