Download or read book Vagueness and the Evolution of Consciousness written by Michael Tye and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two dominant theories of consciousness argue it appeared in living beings either suddenly, or gradually. Both theories face problems. The solution is the realization that a foundational consciousness was always here, yet varying conscious states were not, and appeared gradually. Michael Tye explores this idea and the key questions it raises.