Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Reductive explanation and the 'explanatory gap'; 3. Natural theories of consciousness; 4. HOP over FOR, HOT theory; 5. Phenomenal concepts and higher-order experiences; 6. Dual-content theory: the explanatory advantages; 7. Conscious thinking: language or elimination?; 8. Conscious experience versus conscious thought; 9. Sympathy and subjectivity; 10. Suffering without subjectivity; 11. Why the question of animal consciousness might not matter very much; 12. On being simple minded

Reviews

[The essays in this collection] are carefully worked out, clearly written, subtle, formidably well informed, and rich in interesting arguments and speculations. Their philosophical interest is enhanced by the impressive system of defenses that Carruthers has evolved against objections to his often counter-intuitive views. ... it is clear that these radically revisionary essays make a very significant contribution to the philosophy of mind. Robert Kirk, Mind This is a fine and important collection...this is a very important volume that is rich in interdisciplinary discussion and packed with thought provoking arguments. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy of mind and consciousness research. Even when one disagrees with Carruthers, there is much to learn from his writings. Rocco Gennaro, Psyche The book is written in a clear and rigorous manner...it is worth reading for anyone who wishes to understand current philosophical debates on the nature of consciousness; in particular, to see Carruther's own theory laid out on the map of theories of consciousness. Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews