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.