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The contents of consciousness: From C to shining C++

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2001

Michael H. Joseph  and
Samuel R. H. Joseph
Michael H. Joseph
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, London SE5 8AF, United Kingdomspjtmhj@iop.kclf.ac.uk
Samuel R. H. Joseph
Affiliation:
Centre for Cognitive Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9LW, United Kingdomsrhj@cogsci.ed.ac.uk
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Abstract

We suggest that consciousness (C) should be addressed as a multilevel concept. We can provisionally identify at least three, rather than two, levels: Gray's system should relate at least to the lowest of these three levels. Although it is unlikely to be possible to develop a behavioural test for C, it is possible to speculate as to the evolutionary advantages offered by C and how C evolved through succeeding levels. Disturbances in the relationships between the levels of C could underlie mental illness, especially schizophrenia.

Type
Continuing Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 24 , Issue 1 , February 2001 , pp. 188 - 189
Copyright
© 2001 Cambridge University Press

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