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Vehicle, process, and hybrid theories of consciousness

Gerard O'Brien, Jonathan P. Opie

Behavioral and Brain Sciences April 1, 2004 DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x04290070 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points Argues that Martínez-Manrique's proposed theory is better classified as a hybrid vehicle/process theory, and clarifies the commitments of vehicle and process theories of consciousness through this assessment.

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Abstract Martínez-Manrique contends that we overlook a possible nonconnectionist vehicle theory of consciousness. We argue that the position he develops is better understood as a hybrid vehicle/process theory. We assess this theory and in doing so clarify the commitments of both vehicle and process theories of consciousness.