Consciousness and its function

@article{Rosenthal2008ConsciousnessAI,
  title={Consciousness and its function},
  author={David M. Rosenthal},
  journal={Neuropsychologia},
  year={2008},
  volume={46},
  pages={829-840}
}
  • D. Rosenthal
  • Published 31 December 2008
  • Psychology, Philosophy
  • Neuropsychologia
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