ABSTRACT

The studies we report indicate that it is possible to manipulate explicit ascriptions of consciousness by manipulating whether an agent’s behavior is deterministically caused. In addition, we explore whether this impact of determinism on consciousness is direct, or whether it is mediated by notions linked to agency – notions like moral responsibility, free will, deliberate choice, and sensitivity to moral reasons. We provide evidence of mediation. This result extends work on attributions of consciousness and their connection to attributions of agency by Adam Arico, Brian Fiala, and Shaun Nichols and supports it against recent criticisms.

摘要

我们报告的研究表明，通过操纵行为者的行为是否是确定性的，有可能操纵意识的明确归属。此外，我们探讨了确定性对意识的这种影响是否是直接的，还是由与代理相关的观念所介导的，例如道德责任，自由意志，故意选择以及对道德理性的敏感性等观念。我们提供调解的证据。这一结果扩展了亚当·阿里科（Adam Arico），布莱恩·菲亚拉（Brian Fiala）和肖恩·尼科尔斯（Shaun Nichols）关于意识属性及其与代理属性的联系的工作，并支持它反对最近的批评。