Richard Brown on higher order thought theories of consciousness

Richard Brown, philosopher at the City University of New York, explores higher order thought theories of consciousness, including animal consciousness, emotions, and well-being. They discuss perceptual reality monitoring, neural functioning, and blindsight, as well as different camps in consciousness theories. The debate between identity theory and functionalism is also covered. Various theories of consciousness, the relationship between science and ethics, and a comprehensive understanding of well-being are explored. The significance of phenomenal subjective consciousness and breaking disciplinary silos are discussed.