Reflexive theories of consciousness differ from higher-order theories by locating the aspect of self-awareness directly within the conscious state itself, rather than in a distinct meta-state directed at the conscious state.

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• Consciousness (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2025 ... plato.stanford.edu Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy via serper

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• self-awareness concept
• Higher Order Theories concept