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23658 | Consciousness is an indefinable and unique operation [Reid] |
Full Idea: Consciousness is an operation of the understanding of its own kind, and cannot be logically defined. | |
From: Thomas Reid (Essays on Intellectual Powers 6: Judgement [1785], 5) | |
A reaction: It is interesting that has tried to define consciousness, rather than just assuming it. I note that he calls consciousness an 'operation', rather than an entity. Good. |