Are certain entities more conscious than others? Similar to how Temperature is degreed. To be more conscious is to have more of whatever consciousness is
Degree of Subjectivity
In some works, we believe Subjectivity to what consciousness is. Then, our degrees come in how subjective we are.
Ungradability of Phenomenal Character
It is unreasonable for us to grade one phenomenal character above another.
Objective
P1: Subjectivity is gradable
P2: Subjectivity is a dimension of phenomenal character
-- Conj --
C: So, phenomenal character must be gradableReponse
It is not always true that a sub-set of a higher-dimensional thing implies that the higher-dimensional property is gradable.
- Color & brightness. Brightness is gradable, color is not. Brightness is a dimension of color
- Personality & Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is gradable, personality is not. Enthusiasm is a dimension of color