Degrees of Consciousness

Abstract Is a human more conscious than an octopus? In the science of consciousness, it's oftentimes assumed that some creatures (or mental states) are others. But in recent years, number philosophers have argued notion degrees consciousness is conceptually confused. This paper (1) argues most prominent objections to unsustainable, (2) examines semantics ‘more than’ expressions, (3) develops analysis what it for degreed property count as and (4) applies various theories consciousness. I argue whether comes ultimately depends on which theory turns out be correct. also entail degrees.