If consciousness is a higher-order property of physical brain states (Rosenthal, Lycan), it is instantiated in the mind rather than reflected by it, making 'entry' a coherent causal-functional relation.
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Rosenthal, Lycan(philosophers cited as sources for this theory)
David Rosenthal and William Lycan are contemporary philosophers who argued that consciousness is created by the brain's higher-order thoughts about its own activities—essentially, consciousness happens when the brain thinks about itself thinking.
consciousness(Philosophy of mind; framing the 'What is consciousness?' question)
A dynamic process characterized by self-transforming flow, intentional coherence, and semantic self-understanding, rather than a static or momentary state.
instantiated(as used in metaphysics and logic)
Made real or brought into existence as an actual example; like when a concept becomes a real thing you can observe.