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Higher-Order Thought Theory of Consciousness

Explaining Conscious Mental States
Book • 2005
David Rosenthal's higher-order thought theory posits that consciousness arises from our awareness of mental states through higher-order thoughts.

This theory is part of his broader work on consciousness and mental qualities, which also includes the quality-space theory.

His contributions are influential in the philosophy of mind and cognitive science.

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David Chalmers
when discussing higher-order theories of consciousness.
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