Dunne's theory offered a scientific explanation for ideas of consciousness being explored widely at the time. It became well known and was discussed by philosophers such as J. A. Gunn, C. D. Broad and M. F. Cleugh, and by the parapsychologist G. N. M. Tyrrell.[24][25][26][27] While some accepted his dream observations and the general thrust of his arguments, the majority rejected his infinite regress as logically flawed.