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Single Idea 2527

[catalogued under 15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 4. Intentionality / b. Intentionality theories]

Full Idea

It is on the foundation of unconscious intentionality that the higher-order complexities developed that have culminated in what we call consciousness.

Gist of Idea

Unconscious intentionality is the foundation of the mind

Source

Daniel C. Dennett (Brainchildren [1998], Ch.25)

Book Reference

Dennett,Daniel C.: 'Brainchildren' [Penguin 1998], p.358


A Reaction

Sounds right to me. Pace Searle, I have no problem with unconscious intentionality, and the general homuncular picture of low levels building up to complex high levels, which suddenly burst into the song and dance of consciousness.