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The origin of consciousness. A review of several major theories and animal consciousness possibility and accessibility


Bachelor Thesis, 2006

23 Pages, Grade: 8,0 (NL)


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INTRODUCTION

1. EMERGENCE OF CONSCIOUSNESS
1.1 Evolutionary theories of consciousnes
1.1.1 Introduction of Darwinian evolution
1.1.2 the possibility of Darwinian evolution of consciousness by examining the question of the function of consciousness
1.2 zombies: consciousness as an optional extra
1.3 Not separable functions

2. WHO AND WHAT IS CONSCIOUS?
2.1 Human consciousness
2.2 Animal consciousness
2.2.1 Importance of the question of animal consciousness
2.2.2 Self-awareness
2.2.3 Theory of mind
2.2.4 Language and suffering

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

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Title
The origin of consciousness. A review of several major theories and animal consciousness possibility and accessibility
College
Maastricht University  (Psychology)
Grade
8,0 (NL)
Author
Year
2006
Pages
23
Catalog Number
V459590
ISBN (eBook)
9783668907164
ISBN (Book)
9783668907171
Language
English
Keywords
Consciusness, animals, theories, consciousness accessibility
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Stephanie Grehl (Author), 2006, The origin of consciousness. A review of several major theories and animal consciousness possibility and accessibility, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/459590

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