The Merits of Higher-Order Thought Theories

Sam Coleman

doi:10.1590/0101-3173.2018.v41esp.04.p31

The Merits of Higher-Order Thought Theories

Sam Coleman

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Abstract

Over many years and in many publications David Rosenthal has developed, defended and applied his justly well-known higher-order thought theory of consciousness. In this paper I explain the theory, then provide a brief history of a major objection to it. I suggest that this objection is ultimately ineffectual, but that behind it lies a reason to look beyond Rosenthal’s theory to another sort of HOT theory. I then offer my own HOT theory as a suitable alternative, before concluding in a final section.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	31-48
Number of pages	18
Journal	Transformação: Revista de Filosofia
Volume	41
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-3173.2018.v41esp.04.p31
Publication status	Published - 28 Dec 2018

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Consciousness, higher-order thought, David Rosenthal, quotational-higher-order thought theory, physicalism

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