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Single Idea 4271

[from 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' by Roger Scruton, in 15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 1. Consciousness / d. Purpose of consciousness ]

Full Idea

There is consciousness whenever behaviour must be explained in terms of mental activity.

Gist of Idea

There is consciousness whenever behaviour must be explained in terms of mental activity

Source

Roger Scruton (Animal Rights and Wrongs [1996], p.23)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' [Demos 1996], p.23


A Reaction

Not a point that would trouble an eliminativist, as it sounds suspiciously circular or question-begging.