Full Idea
Awareness, perception, self-awareness, attention and reflection are all separate components of consciousness, and the quality of our experience varies according to which and how many of them are present.
Gist of Idea
Consciousness involves awareness, perception, self-awareness, attention and reflection
Source
Rita Carter (Mapping the Mind [1998], p.300)
Book Reference
Carter,Rita: 'Mapping the Mind' [Phoenix 2000], p.300
A Reaction
Philosophers like to emphasise 'qualia' and 'intentionality'. This remark slices the cake differently. 'Attention' is interesting, dividing consciousness into two areas, with some experience fading away into the darkness. Hume denied self-awareness.